Hungarian government prepares targeted aid for diesel drivers as fuel prices surge

Hungary’s diesel price has again crossed the 700-forint threshold, representing a rise of more than one hundred forints per litre since the protective price was lifted. This increase places a heavy burden on households and firms that rely on diesel vehicles. The government announced that the cabinet has approved a targeted assistance package for diesel drivers, but the exact eligibility criteria and financial scope have not been revealed.

More than a million owners are awaiting the forthcoming details. In parallel, the protected gasoline price remains near 620 forints per litre. To design the measure, officials met with Mol chief executive Zsolt Hernádi and other stakeholders, acknowledging that global market forces limit domestic options.