Fuel Allowance — Support for High-Mileage Workers
According to the Directorate General of Public Finances (DGFiP), the aid for the period from 1 April to 30 September 2026 is €100. A new €100 aid covers the period from 1 October to 31 December 2026. People who already received the first aid do not need to apply again for the second: payment is announced automatically in mid-October. Others can check their eligibility and apply from 22 October 2026.
The fuel aid for “high-mileage” workers (grands rouleurs) is a flat-rate aid linked to work travel with a personal vehicle. The rules changed in October 2026: a second €100 aid covers the period from 1 October to 31 December 2026, with a higher income ceiling.
Funded by Ministère de l’Economie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté Industrielle, Energétique et Numérique
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Who can apply
Workers meeting the income criteria and using a personal vehicle for work purposes. The income ceiling was raised in October 2026; use the official simulator to check your situation.
Eligibility conditions
Entitlement depends on the professional situation, travel and income level. The exact criteria and applicable ceiling must be checked on the official page and the updated simulator.
What the scheme covers
A flat-rate compensation for fuel costs for work travel with a personal vehicle, over the periods set by the administration.
Amount and funding terms
€100 for April–September 2026, then €100 for October–December 2026, subject to the eligibility conditions. These amounts and periods are those announced by the tax administration on 1 October 2026.
How to apply
Consult the official tax website and simulator. If you already received the April–September 2026 aid, no new step is announced for the October–December payment. For eligible new applicants, applications are announced from 22 October 2026.
Timeline
First period: 1 April–30 September 2026. Second period: 1 October–31 December 2026. Applications for people who did not receive the first aid are announced from 22 October 2026.
Key facts
- Funder
- Ministère de l’Economie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté Industrielle, Energétique et Numérique
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Maximum amount
- €100
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Closes
- 31 December 2026
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
What is the amount or level of coverage?
€100 for April–September 2026, then €100 for October–December 2026, subject to the eligibility conditions. These amounts and periods are those announced by the tax administration on 1 October 2026.
Who can benefit?
Workers meeting the income criteria and using a personal vehicle for work purposes. The income ceiling was raised in October 2026; use the official simulator to check your situation.
How can I check my eligibility?
Entitlement depends on the professional situation, travel and income level. The exact criteria and applicable ceiling must be checked on the official page and the updated simulator.
What steps should I take?
Consult the official tax website and simulator. If you already received the April–September 2026 aid, no new step is announced for the October–December payment. For eligible new applicants, applications are announced from 22 October 2026.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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