The Department of Agriculture has announced a €100 million Fuel Support Scheme to assist farmers, agricultural contractors and fishers who are facing unprecedented increases in fuel costs. The scheme for famers, agricultural and forestry contactors, will cover the period from March to July 2026 and will provide a single payment based on an applicant’s verified 2025 usage.
Support will be equivalent to roughly 20 cents per litre or €200 per 1,000 litres of marked gas oil. Farm and forestry contractors must also be VAT‑registered, tax‑compliant, and supplying services for primary agricultural or forestry production.
A fuel support scheme for fishers and aquaculture tailored to the specific needs of that sector is to be operated separately by Bord Iaciagh Mara (BIM) on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine. The scheme will also be calculated based on fuel consumption with specific eligibility criteria for the different categories of fishers. It is also anticipated that the scheme will open in May.
The €100 million Fuel Support Scheme is in addition to the full removal of all non-carbon excise on green diesel, worth approximately 7.5c per litre.
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