# Cyprus Extends Fuel Tax Cut Amid Rising Oil Prices

Cyprus Finance Minister extends fuel tax relief for one to two months as oil prices rise.

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Cyprus Finance Minister Makis Keravnos announced on Tuesday that the fuel consumption tax reduction would be extended for another one or two months. [^1]

Christodoulos Christodoulou, Vice President of the Fuel Association of Cyprus, stated on 2026-04-12 that fuel prices remain at very high levels despite the extension of reduced taxes until November. [^2]

Christodoulos Christodoulou estimated that should such a relief lapse, diesel could approach €2 a litre. [^3]

Oil is presently trading at $90 to $91 (€78 to €79) a barrel, having risen from around $80 (€69) a barrel within a week. [^4]

The current extension of reduced excise duty on fuel expires on September 17. [^5]

Christodoulos Christodoulou claimed that without the current reduced tax measure, the price of diesel would be approximately €1.95 per liter. [^6]

Christodoulos Christodoulou reported that regular 95-octane gasoline is priced at approximately €1.60 per liter and diesel is priced at approximately €1.86 per liter with the reduced tax measure in place. [^7]

Christodoulos Christodoulou warned that heating oil prices have increased significantly and are approaching €1.48 per liter, creating serious problems for households as winter approaches. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Cyprus Finance Minister Makis Keravnos announced on Tuesday that the fuel consumption tax reduction would be extended for another one or two months. (cyprus-mail.com, News)
2. Christodoulos Christodoulou, Vice President of the Fuel Association of Cyprus, stated on 2026-04-12 that fuel prices remain at very high levels despite the extension of reduced taxes until November. (ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ - Τα λέει όλα, News)
3. Christodoulos Christodoulou estimated that should such a relief lapse, diesel could approach €2 a litre. (cyprus-mail.com, News)
4. Oil is presently trading at $90 to $91 (€78 to €79) a barrel, having risen from around $80 (€69) a barrel within a week. (cyprus-mail.com, News)
5. The current extension of reduced excise duty on fuel expires on September 17. (cyprus-mail.com, News)
6. Christodoulos Christodoulou claimed that without the current reduced tax measure, the price of diesel would be approximately €1.95 per liter. (ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ - Τα λέει όλα, News)
7. Christodoulos Christodoulou reported that regular 95-octane gasoline is priced at approximately €1.60 per liter and diesel is priced at approximately €1.86 per liter with the reduced tax measure in place. (ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ - Τα λέει όλα, News)
8. Christodoulos Christodoulou warned that heating oil prices have increased significantly and are approaching €1.48 per liter, creating serious problems for households as winter approaches. (ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ - Τα λέει όλα, News)

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