First published 10/2/2026, 10:27:15 AM · Last updated 10/2/2026, 10:27:15 AM

Commission approves €170 million Bulgarian State aid for farmers facing increased fuel and fertiliser prices

The European Commission approved a €170 million Bulgarian state aid scheme to support farmers. The measure responds to increased fuel and fertiliser prices attributed to the Middle East crisis.

Illustrative image: European Commission headquarters located in the Berlaymont building in the European quarters in Brussels, Belgium. European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union (EU). — Ank Kumar/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Categories: economy-and-trade, energy-and-resources, politics-and-governance

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This provides targeted financial support to Bulgarian farmers facing higher input costs.

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Commission approves €170 million Bulgarian State aid for farmers facing increased fuel and fertiliser prices

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