Subsidy

Fuel aid for companies in buildings and public works is being extended

Publié le 11 mai 2026 - Mise à jour le 10 septembre 2026 - Entreprendre Service Public / (Prime Minister)

Companies in the construction and public works sector using non-road diesel fuel may apply for exceptional aid. This measure was implemented in May 2026 following the rise in fuel prices in the context of the war in the Middle East. The benefit of this measure is renewed for August 2026.

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Following the increase in fuel prices, aid was introduced to reduce the cost of diesel fuel. It concerns companies in the building and public works sector not exceeding 50 employees (for the liter of non-road diesel invoiced in May, this aid was confined to companies with less than 20 employees). The annual turnover must be less than EUR 50 million and the balance sheet total must not exceed EUR 43 million for these companies. They must also not have unpaid tax debts in excess of €1,500.

This grant is in the amount of 20 euro cents per liter of non-road diesel. This must have been invoiced between 1er August and August 31, 2026 included. This aid shall be limited to €4,000 by company.

In order to benefit from it, companies must make a request per form on the website impots.gouv.fr between the September 1 and 30, 2026 included.

Please note

If the aid granted exceeds €600 it must be returned in full if thegross operating surplus calculated for the tax year in which it is granted fulfills the following two conditions:

  • Gross operating surplus is positive 
  • It is equal to or greater than 98% of the previous fiscal year.

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