Ordinance defines 29,640 euros support for firefighters and rescue entities to compensate for fuel price increase

The Regional Government has published the regulations for financial support aimed at compensating humanitarian firefighter associations and other rescue entities for the increase in fuel prices. The support, totalling 29,640 euros, covers the period between 11 April and 30 June 2026.

Ordinance No. 537/2026 implements the measure approved by Resolution of the Regional Government Council No. 200/2026, of 6 April. The support is exceptional and temporary, justified by the consequences of the conflict in the Middle East on fuel prices.

The eleven beneficiary entities are:

• Humanitarian Firefighters Association of Ribeira Brava and Ponta do Sol
• Humanitarian Association of Volunteer Firefighters of Calheta
• Humanitarian Association of Volunteer Firefighters of Câmara de Lobos
• Humanitarian Association of Volunteer Firefighters of Santana
• Humanitarian Association of Volunteer Firefighters of São Vicente and Porto Moniz
• Humanitarian Association of Volunteer Firefighters of Porto Santo
• Humanitarian Association of Madeiran Volunteer Firefighters
• Madeira Delegation of the Portuguese Red Cross
• Madeiran Sea Rescue Association (SANAS)

The support corresponds to 0.30€ per litre of diesel or petrol, based on a reference consumption, and has the following maximum limits per vehicle:

• 360.00 € per heavy vehicle (class S/Super).
• 120.00 € per light vehicle.

To receive the support, entities must submit fuel supply receipts to the Regional Civil Protection Service (SRPC, IP-RAM), proving that the fuel was used in vehicles regularly assigned to the regional operational device or for fighting rural fires. The ordinance entered into force on 19 September 2026, but its effects are retroactive to 6 April.