METSAF: Commission approves changes and budget increase to two fuel price State aid schemes in Spain
The European Commission has approved changes to – and a EUR EUR 65 million budget increase of – two State aid schemes for agricultural and fishery companies facing increased fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis. The amendments were approved under the Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework (METSAF) adopted by the Commission on 29 April 2026.
The original scheme for agricultural producers was approved by the Commission on 2 June 2026. Spain notified, among others, a budget increase of EUR 55 million, bringing the total budget to EUR 109 million. An extension of the period covered from 1 July to 31 December 2026 and a modification to the calculation of the aid granted under the measure were also notified.
The original scheme for fishing companies was approved by the Commission on 4 June 2026. Spain notified, among others, a budget increase of EUR 10 million, bringing the total budget to EUR 35 million, and a modification to the calculation of the aid granted under the measure.
The Commission assessed both amendments under EU State aid rules, in particular Article 107(3)(c) of the TFEU, which enables Member States to support the development of certain economic activities subject to certain conditions, as well as Sections 1 and 2.1 of the METSAF. The Commission found that the amended schemes are necessary, appropriate and proportionate.
The non-confidential versions of the decisions will be made available under case numbers SA.123882 and SA.123883, in the State aid register on the Commission’s competition website.
For more information, see the Commission’s PR.