Factsheet for measure
PT-2021-45/2431
– measures in Portugal
Autovoucher subsidy for fuel consumption
Autovoucher
Background information
The financial support took place in an extraordinary context of rising fuel prices, as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, in support of citizens and families within the framework of a sustainable economic and environmental development strategy. In 2021, and in particular in the months of September and October, fuel prices recorded significant increases.
Content of measure
This was a transitory and exceptional measure that took place in November 2021 in order to mitigate the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The consumptions at gas station were supported up to €0.10 per litre, with a monthly limit of 50 litres (€5).
In March 2022, in order to support citizens in the face of rising fuel costs, as a consequence of the political context in Ukraine, the Government decided to increase the amount of the fuel benefit from €0.10 to €0.40 per litre, with a monthly limit of 50 litres (€20), during March 2022 and April 2022.
Use of measure
According to information published in a well-known newspaper, in April 2022, a total of €117.5 million were reimbursed and a total of 3.08 million adherents were reported, since November 2021.
No specific information for March and April 2022 was found.
Target groups
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Workers
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Businesses
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Citizens
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Does not apply to workers
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Does not apply to businesses
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Applies to all citizens
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Actors and funding
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Actors
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Funding
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National government
Public support service providers
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National funds
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Social partners
Social partners' role in
designing the measure
and form of involvement:
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Trade unions
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Employers' organisations
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Role
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No involvement
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No involvement
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Form
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Not applicable
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Not applicable
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Social partners' role in the
implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:
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No involvement
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Main level of involvement: N/A
Involvement
Unknown.
Views and reactions
Unknown.
Sources
