Lack of action on diesel: CETM warns of "serious consequences"

 

La Confederación Española de Transporte de Mercancías (CETM) has criticized the lack of urgent measures following the Consejo de Ministros held in Madrid, warning that government inaction in the face of rising diesel prices jeopardizes the country's supply and economic stability.

 

Lack of understanding regarding the delay in aid

 

Despite the context of maximum international tension And regarding energy, the government has opted to postpone the adoption of support measures, presumably moving the decisions to next Friday. For the CETMThis delay is "incomprehensible" and demonstrates a worrying lack of foresight in a sector that is strategic for the functioning of España.

 

The business organization emphasizes that it has been warning for weeks about the impact of rising fuel prices. According to the employers' association, many transport companies are already... operating at a lossThis shows that little has been learned from previous crises, such as the one stemming from the war of Ucrania and its impact on energy markets.

 

Impact on the supply chain and the economy

 

Road freight transport is the backbone for ensuring supply and sustaining industrial activity. CETM It warns that any deterioration in this link will directly impact:

 

• The operating costs of companies.
• The competitiveness of Spanish foreign trade.
• The general well-being of citizens and consumption.

 

Each day of delay increases the financial needs of the companies, which assume increasing cost overruns Without official support, this situation not only worsens the sector's liquidity but could also force the implementation of much more costly and complex solutions in the near future.

 

The following are the critical points identified by the organization today:

 

Concept	Situation / Demand
Reference date	March 17th 2026
State of the companies	Operating at a financial loss
Forecast of measures	Postponed (possibly to Friday)
Key claims	Direct aid, liquidity, and cost-based price adjustments

 

Call for immediate action

 

Given the seriousness of the events, the CETM urges Gobierno de España to act with the "utmost urgency." The requested package of measures includes direct fuel subsidies and effective mechanisms to adapt transport prices to the actual evolution of energy costs.

 

The organization reiterates its willingness to engage in dialogue, but issues a clear warning: a lack of immediate responses could lead to a crisis of greater scope with direct consequences on employment and the country's overall economic stability.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the transport crisis

Why is CETM protesting after the Council of Ministers meeting?

Due to the lack of approved measures to curb the impact of rising diesel prices, the CETM It considers a lack of response to a critical situation for transport companies.

What are the consequences of the delay in aid depending on the sector?

The delay jeopardizes the viability of thousands of companies, puts the supply of goods at risk, and increases costs for industry and citizens.

What specific measures is the transport employers' association demanding?

The immediate approval of a package of direct fuel subsidies, measures to guarantee liquidity, and tools to pass on energy costs to the final prices of the service.