Fuel allowance "high rollers" : renewed until the end of 2026 and increased to 100 €

On 22 September 2026, the Government announced the renewal of the fuel allowance for "large-scale" workers for October, November and December 2026. The amount is increased from 50 € to 100 € for three months and the conditions are extended. Recipients of aid from April to September 2026 will receive the €100 automatically.

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Who is concerned

Persons living in France, taxed as residents of France under 2024, born before the 1st January 2009, who take their car to work and are "big drivers": at least 15 km per home-to-work journey (30 km round trip) or at least 8 000 km per year for work (including home-to-work journeys). The reference tax income per share of 2024 must be less than or equal to 16 880 €. Excluded are: heavy motor quadricycles, electric or hydrogen vehicles, agricultural vehicles, heavy-duty vehicles, functional or service vehicles; only non-rechargeable thermal and hybrid engines are permitted.

What to do

If you have not yet received the assistance, first use the official simulator to check your eligibility, then follow the link to the application form by indicating your marital status, tax number, vehicle registration number and grey card number. You will have to certify compliance with the conditions of distance travelled. Keep your proofs for 5 years: the tax administration can control your eligibility during this period after payment.

When to act

The source does not specify a separate deadline for action; the only known deadline for filing applications is the 31 December 2026.

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Background

Assistance to "big wheelers" was created in May 2026 to cushion rising fuel prices associated with the Middle East conflict. The window was to close the September 30; it is extended until December 31 2026. A text must confirm the modalities of this renewal.

Why it's important

This allowance provides concrete financial support to those who have to use their car to go to work or in the professional setting, with a non-rechargeable thermal or hybrid vehicle. The doubling of the amount (the equivalent of 40 cents per litre compared to 20 cents previously) and the new salary ceilings increase the number of beneficiaries. The automatic payment to former beneficiaries avoids a new approach.

What Changes

The scheme is renewed for October-December 2026 and the amount increases from € 50 to € 100 for this period (about 40 cents/litre versus 20 cents/litre before). Starting in October 2026, the net salary ceilings are extended: €2,035 for a single person, €4,070 for a couple with a child, €6,100 for a couple with two children. The €100 will be automatically paid to the beneficiaries of the aid covering April to September 2026.

Useful details

The allowance is awarded only once per person and only once for the same vehicle.
The payment takes place approximately 10 days after the application, on the bank account indicated on the annual income tax return.
The vehicle must be a 2, 3 or 4 wheeled, non-rechargeable, heat-driven or hybrid ground-based vehicle, regularly insured on the date of application and not deemed damaged (articles L. 327-1 to L. 327-6 of the Road Traffic Code).
According to a circular dated 5 May 2026, eligible public officials are entitled to compensation under the same conditions as the other assets concerned.
References: 2026-333 Decrees 30 April 2026 and 2026-417 of 28 May 2026, and 28 May, 31 July and 8 September 2026 regarding filing deadlines.
The site impots.gouv.fr offers a frequently asked questions and a step-by-step to make the request.

Terms to know

grands rouleurs: Workers travelling at least 15 km per home-work journey or at least 8,000 km per year in the professional setting.
indemnité carburant: Exceptional financial aid to compensate for the rise in fuel prices for these workers.
carte grise: Certificate of registration of the vehicle, the number of which must be provided in the application.
revenu fiscal de référence: Reference income of the household in respect of 2024, per share; it must not exceed 16 880 for the aid.
véhicule endommagé: Vehicle classified as damaged within the meaning of articles L. 327-1 to L. 327-6 of the road code; it is excluded from the device.