The government’s measures to tackle obscenity were mentioned by Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister and government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis in his introductory statement at the briefing of political editors.

“The legislative act has been issued, which puts into force, until June 30, 2026, the cap on the profit margin on fuel and supermarket products announced by the Prime Minister.

Taking measures to protect consumers has been deemed necessary by the government because of the risk of an upsurge in unfair profiteering in liquid fuels and products essential for food and livelihood in the wake of the war in the Middle East,” it said.

“They concern the food industry, wholesalers, supermarkets and trading companies that distribute the products, as well as oil marketing companies and petrol stations.

Specifically, as regards the cap on the profit margin on fuel, oil marketing companies supplying retail stations are prohibited from imposing on the price of 95-octane unleaded petrol and diesel fuel an amount greater than 5 euro cents per litre in relation to the price of supply from refineries.

At the same time, retail stations selling liquid fuels are prohibited from charging an amount greater than 12 euro cents per litre on top of the supply price from oil marketing companies when selling to consumers.

Specifically for island regions, oil marketing companies will be able to impose on top of the maximum amount of 5 euro cents per litre a special distribution cost, which will be determined by a relevant Joint Ministerial Decision.

At the same time, it is prohibited to obtain a gross margin from the sale of any product which is essential for the nutrition and subsistence of the consumer if the gross margin, calculated per product code, exceeds the average of the corresponding gross margin for the year 2025.

In case of violation of the above prohibitions – namely those for fuel and supermarket products – an administrative fine of 5.000 to 5,000,000 euros,” explained Marinakis.

“The government has proven that whenever extraordinary circumstances arise, it actively supports society and citizens. We are doing so now and will continue to do so for as long as the need arises, but without putting the country’s public finances at risk,” he said.

He also referred to the 2nd Nuclear Energy Summit held in Paris and the Prime Minister’s announcement that the time has come to explore whether nuclear energy, and in particular small modular reactors, can have a role in the Greek energy system.

“To this end, a high-level ministerial committee will be formed, which will submit specific proposals to the government on this issue,”

he noted.

He further said that the new single system of food aid through vouchers, with a total budget of €400 million, is being implemented.

“The vouchers will be redeemed, exclusively, for food and basic material aid items in retail outlets participating in the scheme, such as supermarkets, grocery stores and other food outlets. The funds will go directly to the beneficiaries, boosting their purchasing power and simplifying procedures,” he said.