French workers expecting to apply for the updated 100-euro fuel subsidy on October 22 must adjust their timelines, as administrative portals delayed the opening of the digital platform to Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The revised schedule follows the formal extension of the transport allowance under decree no. 2026-959.
Portal Opens October 27 with Expanded Eligibility
- New Application Date: The digital portal on impots.gouv.fr opens on October 27, 2026, replacing the previously announced October 22 timeline.
- Automated Payouts: Beneficiaries who collected the previous subsidy received automatic transfers starting October 16 without submitting new paperwork, as reported by Sud Ouest and Franceinfo.
- Expanded Eligibility: The fiscal reference income ceiling per share increased to 22,770 euros, expanding the pool of eligible workers to 5.5 million individuals, up from 3 million during the initial phase.
Digital Claims Window Shifts to October 27
The French tax administration shifted the opening date of the digital claims window from October 22 to October 27, 2026, within the Espace Finances publiques. For applicants submitting files on the opening day, disbursements are scheduled to arrive roughly ten days later, around November 6.
This extension overrides initial announcements made in early October. The transport allowance, originally slated to close on September 30, was prolonged for October, November, and December 2026 following government measures designed to buffer households against persistent pump price volatility linked to Middle East supply disruptions, as noted by La République des Pyrénées.
Income Ceiling Rises to 22,770 Euros per Share
To capture a broader segment of the workforce, the state raised the income ceiling. The threshold for the tax reference income (revenu fiscal de référence) per share climbed to 22,770 euros, marking a significant increase from the 16,880-euro limit applied during the first distribution wave.
| Household Structure | Fiscal Parts | New Income Ceiling (RFR) | Previous Income Ceiling (RFR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single person | 1 part | 22,770 € | 16,880 € |
| Couple | 2 parts | 45,540 € | 33,760 € |
| Couple with 1 child | 2.5 parts | 56,925 € | 42,200 € |
| Couple with 2 children | 3 parts | 68,310 € | 50,640 € |
Automatic Disbursments Versus New Filings
Workers who successfully claimed the spring subsidy face no administrative requirements for the current quarter. Selectra confirmed that automated bank transfers began reaching past recipients on October 16.
For applicants whose initial claims were rejected in September due to earnings exceeding the former 16,880-euro ceiling, the updated framework offers a second chance. Those whose tax reference income per share falls at or below the new 22,770-euro cap can test their eligibility via the tax administration simulator ahead of the October 27 portal launch.
Commuters Must Drive 15 Kilometers per Trip
Eligibility remains strictly tied to professional mobility. Beneficiaries must drive a thermal or non-rechargeable hybrid vehicle for work purposes. Commuters must log a minimum distance of 15 kilometers per single trip between their residence and workplace—equaling a 30-kilometer round trip—or complete at least 8,000 professional kilometers annually.
