The logistics employers' association is demanding a new emergency plan from the Government in response to the "critical" price of diesel.

 

The logistics and transport employers' association UNO Logística has requested a new package of urgent aid to Gobierno de España to mitigate the impact of diesel prices, given the inadequacy of the current plan to guarantee the viability of the sector after the crisis in Oriente Medio.

 

Criticisms of the Comprehensive Crisis Response Plan

 

The business organization has expressed deep disappointment following the publication in the BOE of the current measures. According to the president of the employers' association, Francisco ArandaThe scale of the proposed actions does not correspond to the seriousness of the current situation, which the Executive itself has described as the most serious of the legislature.

 

Despite the fact that direct aid has been approved 0,20 euros per liter of dieselThis measure has a limited validity until June 30, 2026. For the sector, this mechanism represents a "temporary relief" which does not solve the structural increase in costs resulting from the armed conflict in Iránand are also lower in amount and duration than the aid granted during the crisis of Ucrania.

 

Economic compensation and cost gap

 

One of the biggest sticking points lies in the compensation for transport operators who are ineligible for the professional diesel subsidy . The current amounts, based on vehicle type, cover only a small fraction of the actual additional costs borne monthly by self-employed individuals , SMEs, and logistics operators.

 

Vehicle Type / Concept	Amount of Aid
Truck that uses gas	1.800 €
Heavy truck	665 €
Light vehicle	300 €
Re-guarantee line (Fuel cards)	Up to €2.000 million
Expiration date	30 June, 2026

 

Regarding liquidity, the BOE It includes a reinsurance line of up to €2.000 billion for fuel cards. However, Francisco Aranda warns that this measure only allows "to buy some time" but it does not reduce the final price of fuel or operating costs, plunging the sector into a structural uncertainty.

 

Supply chain risk

 

The employers' association warns that fuel prices are rising faster than in previous crises. Given this scenario, UNO Logística has announced that it will formally request a new supplementary emergency plan.

 

• Risk of bankruptcy: The lack of proportionate aid could lead to the mass disappearance of companies.
• Logistical instability: The crisis jeopardizes the continuity of the supply chain at the national level.
• Historical comparison: It is argued that the current measures are less ambitious than those implemented during the war of Ucrania.

 

“We have been warning for some time that we are not facing a temporary increase, but a structural crisis more significant than that suffered during the war of Ucrania", concluded Aranda.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the transport aid plan

What direct aid do carriers currently receive per liter of fuel?

A subsidy of 0,20 euros per liter of diesel has been established, although the sector considers it insufficient and criticizes the fact that its duration only extends until June 30, 2026.

What is the amount for trucks that do not have access to professional diesel?

The aid varies depending on the vehicle: 1.800 euros for gas trucks, 665 euros for heavy trucks and 300 euros for light vehicles, covering only a minimal fraction of the actual additional cost.

What danger does UNO Logística denounce for the end consumer?

The employers' association warns that the economic hardship of transport companies is putting the supply chain at risk, which could directly affect global supply and logistics.