Fuel Flash Loan
Launched on 13 April 2026, Bpifrance's Prêt Flash Carburant targets small businesses whose activity is hit by rising fuel costs. It finances cash-flow needs, with no security over the company's or the manager's assets. The scheme notably targets transport, agriculture, fishing and construction; for construction, the requirement that fuel represents at least 5% of revenue does not apply, according to the official FAQ.
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Who can apply
Micro-businesses, SMEs and sole traders in the targeted sectors, registered in France. The minimum age stated is one year. Mid-caps are not eligible; other size, legal status and sector criteria apply.
Eligibility conditions
Fuel must represent at least 5% of revenue for the sectors concerned, except for the construction exception mentioned by Bpifrance. The company must not be subject to insolvency proceedings and must provide the documents required by the platform. Final eligibility depends on the review of the application.
What the scheme covers
Purpose financed: cash-flow support.
Amount and funding terms
Amount from €5,000 to €50,000. Announced fixed rate: 3.80%. Repayment term: 3 years, with a 12-month repayment holiday. No application fee and no co-financing required, according to the Bpifrance Flash FAQ. Reconfirm the parameters before applying.
How to apply
Test your eligibility on flash.bpifrance.fr, gather the requested identity, accounting and expense documents, then apply online. Borrower insurance covering death and total permanent disability at 100% is stated as mandatory, with the option of an equivalent external policy.
Timeline
Offer launched on 13 April 2026. The official page reviewed presents the loan as available; no closing date is given in the sources reviewed. Check the application platform again before applying.
Key facts
- Funder
- Bpifrance
- Type of funding
- Loan
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €50,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Minimum amount
- €5,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
What is the Prêt Flash Carburant for?
Launched on 13 April 2026, Bpifrance's Prêt Flash Carburant targets small businesses whose activity is hit by rising fuel costs. It finances cash-flow needs, with no security over the company's or the manager's assets. The scheme notably targets transport, agriculture, fishing and construction; for construction, the requirement that fuel represents at least 5% of revenue does not apply, according to the official FAQ.
What are the amounts and conditions?
Amount from €5,000 to €50,000. Announced fixed rate: 3.80%. Repayment term: 3 years, with a 12-month repayment holiday. No application fee and no co-financing required, according to the Bpifrance Flash FAQ. Reconfirm the parameters before applying. Fuel must represent at least 5% of revenue for the sectors concerned, except for the construction exception mentioned by Bpifrance. The company must not be subject to insolvency proceedings and must provide the documents required by the platform. Final eligibility depends on the review of the application.
How can I check whether the scheme is still available?
Test your eligibility on flash.bpifrance.fr, gather the requested identity, accounting and expense documents, then apply online. Borrower insurance covering death and total permanent disability at 100% is stated as mandatory, with the option of an equivalent external policy. Offer launched on 13 April 2026. The official page reviewed presents the loan as available; no closing date is given in the sources reviewed. Check the application platform again before applying.
Official source
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