Greece to Increase Household Heating Subsidies by 30%

Greece's finance minister announced relief measures for fuel and heating expenses amid the global energy crisis.

The Greek government announced an expansion of heating assistance for households amid the global energy crisis, news outlets Naftemporiki and iefimerida reported. Minister of National Economy and Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis announced a dual intervention comprising a fuel pump subsidy alongside a 30% increase in heating allowances compared to last year.

According to Minister Pierrakakis, the initiative aims to ease financial pressure on hundreds of thousands of families across the country in the face of rising international prices. Full details regarding eligibility criteria and the implementation of the aid package are expected to be presented tomorrow by Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou and Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance Thanos Petralias.