Fuels increased so much that it forced the Government to launch from 1 April. At least 20 cents discount per liter (15 provided by the State and the rest by oil companies) cost approximately 5,700 million for all users. With the coming of the new year, this general reduction disappears and remains so. limited to carriers, taxi drivers, VTC, ambulances and primary sector. The executive also decided to limit the toll increase for State concession highways, as this usage fee would increase by 8.5% if this action is not taken. Commuter trains and Rodalies on public transport will continue to be free for frequent travelers, and 50% discount in city and intercity transportation If the autonomies or municipalities add at least 20% to the 30% contributed by the state.
Although fuel prices have provided some relief, retail prices are still high. It’s called that from the former National Energy Commission (CNE). rocket effect — the rapid transfer of oil rises up to the final price — and — when it drops, it plumes up much more slowly. In any case, the biggest increase in a barrel of European reference grade Brent crude was in March, when it reached a maximum of $137, shortly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It is currently trading at $80, but that is not the only factor affecting the selling price. Another is the increase in the prices of especially refined products in the wholesale market. diesel shortage It comes from Russia.
Regarding the appearance of the pump, there will not be much difference for non-professional drivers as the discount is applied at the checkout, which will disappear on January 1. In every situation, prices eased, after exceeding two euros per litre. The average petrol price today is 1,565 euros, 6% higher than a year ago; and that of diesel, 1.661, 22%. And in June gasoline averaged 2,128 euros and diesel 2.1 euros. Experts say that the most widely used diesel, will continue to increase due to shortages because a good part of it was imported from Russia and the arrival of winter, but this second variant does not affect too much for now, given the current weather. In any case, there are companies like Repsol that have announced that they will continue the 10-cent discount throughout the winter, and other companies have joined in.
The government decided to abolish the general discount of 20 cents. This measure is being replaced by assistance for shippers, farmers, shipping companies and fishermen. The discount of 20 cents per liter continues for the carriers, but it will be paid every month. Direct aid of up to 20 cents per liter will be given through the refund of the special hydrocarbon tax, which costs 240m euros for farmers and 120m euros for fishermen. Discount will be reduced to 10 cents from April to June. A direct aid has been established for owners of buses, taxis, ambulances, VTC (vehicles with driver) and freight transport, with an estimated consumption of between 300 and 3,690 Euros.
Considering that the annual review of tolls would mean an increase of about 8.4%, the Ministry of Transport has decided. limit to 4% on 11 of its concession motorways as well as outstanding revisions corresponding to three. These are AP-51 (Ávila connection), AP-61 (Segovia-San Rafael), AP-53 (Galicia central highway), AP-66 (Planta Route), AP-7 Alicante-Cartagena, AP-7 Málaga . -Guadiaro, AP-68 (Basque-Aragonese highway) and AP-71 (León-Astorga), AP-9 (Atlántico highway), AP-6 (Northwest highway) and AP-46 (Atlantic highway) Pedrizas). AP-7 and AP-2 in Catalonia are exempt from tolls. In contrast, highways with Madrid radials R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5 and Madrid-Barajas (M-12), managed by the publicly traded company SEITT, were frozen after recovery. as well as the Alicante, Cartagena-Vera and AP-36 (Ocaña-La Roda) and AP-41 (Madrid-Toledo) ring roads. The exception would be the Generalitat highways, which will record increases of between 6.5% and 7.3%. Cadí tunnel and C-32 to El Vendrell is the rate that will increase the least. Thus, the toll for a car, minibus or pickup truck in the Cadí tunnel will increase from the current 12.64 euros to 13.48 euros. In Vallvidrera, off-peak hours will increase to 4.34 euros for a car (compared to the current 4.04 euros), decreasing from the 4.56 euros currently paid during rush hour to 4.88 euros.
Renfe will continue to be commuter, Rodalies and mid-distance season tickets free in 2023. If the autonomous communities or municipalities wish to add the remaining 20% to the 30% provided by the State by 30 June, a 50% discount will be applied to the ticket for urban and intercity transport. For example, in the metropolitan area of Barcelona, T-Casual, The heir to the T-10 and the most demanded ten-way transport ticket of the integrated fare system will cost 11.35 euros as in 2020, losing the 30% discount on the single zone fare from 1 January. %. T-Usual and T-Jove will keep the 50% discount and continue to cost 20 and 40 euros, respectively, in their single-zone options.