The Government has announced details of the Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) for hauliers, ‘own account’ road haulage operators and bus and coach operators, and the new Fuel Support Scheme for farmers, agricultural contractors and fishers, worth a combined €220 million.
The measures aim to provide financial support to help meet the challenges posed by increased fuel costs arising from the war in the Middle East. The new schemes are part of an overall spending commitment of €755 million to subsidise the rising cost of fuels made by the Government since the war in Iran commenced in late February.
The RTSS will initially apply for March 2026, with further payments for April and May depending on average national diesel prices exceeding €1.90 per litre. This threshold reflects the point at which fuel costs become unsustainable for many commercial transport operators. The fuel support scheme for farmers and farm and forestry contractors will cover the months of March up to the end of July and is an income support scheme aimed at those most impacted by the sudden increase in the cost of Market Gas Oil (MGO). Applications can be made through an online portal, expected to open in May.
The Government is also launching a communications campaign designed to support householders and businesses to manage their energy costs. Business-specific energy advice can be found here.
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