Support for ‘big rollers’ was introduced in May 2026 to mitigate the effects of rising fuel costs resulting from the conflict in the Middle East.

The application window was to close on September 30. The Government is renewing the mechanism for the months of October, November and December 2026. A text must confirm the terms of this renewal.

From an initial amount of € 50 for a period of 3 months, the aid goes to €100 for the period from October to December (the equivalent of 40 cents/liter, compared to 20 cents/liter previously).

The conditions for eligibility for large-roller fuel aid

Several conditions must be met to benefit from it:

• live in France;
• have been domiciled for tax purposes in France for 2024;
• be born before 1^er January 2009.

In addition, you must use your vehicle for business purposes and be considered a « big wheeler ». This means:

• cover a distance of at least 15 km per journey from home to work (30 km round trip);
• or travel at least 8,000 km per year as part of your professional activity (this distance includes commuting).

The fuel allowance can be awarded if the reference tax income per unit of your household, for the year 2024, was less than or equal to €16,880.

From October 2026, the following people are eligible (with the condition of always taking your car to go to work):

• single persons with a net salary of up to €2,035;
• couples with 1 child with a net salary of up to €4,070;
• couples with 2 children with a net salary up to €6,100.

What are the conditions of the vehicle?

Your vehicle must be used for business purposes and meet all of the following conditions in order for you to qualify for the fuel allowance:

• be a two-, three- or four-wheel motor land vehicle;
• be thermally powered or non-rechargeable hybrid;
• be regularly insured on the date of application;
• not to be considered as a damaged vehicle (as defined the provisions of Articles L. 327-1 to L. 327-6 of the Highway Code).

How do I apply for fuel allowance?

The process is carried out in 2 steps:

1. you must use the simulator, to answer a few questions to verify your eligibility for this aid scheme;
2. then, if you meet all the conditions, a link to the application form is offered.

Within the form, you must indicate:

• your marital status;
• your tax number;
• the registration number of the vehicle used;
• the vehicle registration certificate number.

In addition, you must certify that you meet the vehicle's conditions of use regarding the distances traveled.

If you meet all of the requirements, the assistance is paid into your bank account (the one you provided on your annual tax return) within approximately 10 days of your application.

You can only receive one fuel allowance; and the aid can only be granted once for the same vehicle.

In a circular dated 5 May 2026 on adapting the working and business travel arrangements of public officials in the context of rising fuel costs, the Ministry of Action and Public Accounts states that ‘public officials who meet the eligibility conditions will receive [the fuel allowance] under the same conditions as the other assets concerned’.

You can find on the website impôts.gouv.fr a "frequently asked questions" on fuel assistance for "large-scale" workersanda step-by-step to make the request.