«It is possible that the extension of the heating allowance may be needed after December 31,» Finance Minister Christos Staikouras said today. Speaking more generally, he said that Greece, according to the Commission, has allocated the most resources in Europe for the energy crisis, while for December the intervention amounts to €500 million.
In a statement to ANT1 television station and asked if the subsidy at the pump for diesel will continue and if there will be a Fuel Pass-3, he replied that «the Prime Minister has not said anything and I remind you that the price of fuel has dropped significantly.».
On the possibility of further reducing the 80% advance tax for self-employed persons, he said that «we have no more room since we have to subsidise electricity for households and businesses».
Finally, he said that no later than next Monday, the amounts from the outstanding Power Pass for June and the previous six months, which were outstanding from an energy provider, will be paid.
