Bill proposes energy price relief and aid over the Ukraine war

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1. The bill would cut by 80% the electricity transmission and distribution tolls for industries holding an electro-intensive consumer certificate, from January 1 to December 31, 2022.
2. It would create direct aid of 125 million euros for gas-intensive industries (paper, glass, ceramics or fibers), capped at 400,000 euros per company, based on their activity and number of employees.
3. It would approve a 0.20 euro per liter or kilo discount on gasoline, diesel and other fuels between April 1 and June 30, 2022. Gas stations apply the discount and then request reimbursement from the Administration.
4. It would set up 450 million euros in direct aid for road transport (taxis, trucks, buses, ambulances), with per-vehicle amounts between 300 and 1,250 euros, plus aid for private rail freight companies.
5. It would approve a 10,000 million euro state guarantee line so that companies and the self-employed can obtain financing and ease liquidity strains caused by rising energy prices.
6. It would limit the annual rent update for housing leases until June 30, 2022: absent an agreement between the parties, the increase cannot exceed the variation of the Index of Competitiveness Guarantee, instead of the CPI.
7. It would raise the minimum vital income by 15% during April, May and June 2022, and bar companies receiving the aid from using higher energy costs as grounds for dismissal until June 30, 2022.
8. It would allow Ukrainian crew members on Spanish ships to extend their contracts up to 12 months and extend their residence and work permits, so they do not have to return to Ukraine or seek asylum.

Who it affects

• Industries that use a lot of electricity or gas: They would get discounts on electricity tolls and direct aid for gas costs.
• Drivers and transport companies (road, maritime and rail): They would get direct aid, fuel discounts and port fee reductions.
• People renting their home: The annual rent update would be capped until June 30, 2022.
• Recipients of the minimum vital income: They would receive 15% more in the benefit during April, May and June 2022.
• Ukrainian crew members on Spanish ships: They could extend their contracts and their residence and work permits.

Words worth knowing

Peaje de acceso (access toll)

The part of the electricity bill that pays for the use of the transmission and distribution networks.

Consumidor electrointensivo (electro-intensive consumer)

A company that uses a lot of electricity in its industrial processes and holds an official certificate saying so.

Índice de Garantía de Competitividad (Index of Competitiveness Guarantee)

A price index that moves more steadily than the CPI, used here as the cap for rent increases.

Aval (state guarantee)

A government guarantee: if the company fails to repay the loan, the State answers to the bank.

Ingreso mínimo vital (minimum vital income)

A Social Security benefit for families and people in situations of vulnerability.

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