en.Wedoany.com Reported - The European Commission has approved a €402 million Spanish state aid scheme to support road transport companies facing fuel price increases due to the Middle East crisis.

The scheme, approved under the "Temporary Crisis Framework for the Middle East" adopted by the European Commission on April 29, 2026, complements Spain's decision to extend its existing aid policies. Spain notified the Commission of a total aid amount of €402 million, aimed at alleviating the rising fuel costs for companies in the road transport sector caused by the Middle East situation.

Aid will be granted in the form of direct subsidies. For beneficiaries eligible for the existing professional diesel tax refund scheme, the subsidy can cover 70% of the additional fuel costs incurred between March 1 and June 30, 2026, due to the Middle East crisis. For beneficiaries not eligible for this tax refund scheme, the aid per company is capped at €50,000, or can cover 70% of the additional fuel costs incurred between March 1 and December 31, 2026.

The European Commission determined that the Spanish aid scheme meets the conditions set out in the Temporary Crisis Framework, particularly in that it is based on a clear budget estimate and is intended to temporarily support the operation of road transport companies. The assessment by the European Commissioner concluded that the scheme is necessary, appropriate, and proportionate for promoting economic development, and that it does not distort trade conditions in a manner contrary to the common interest.