The European Commission has proposed the “AccelerateEU” package, with measures to provide immediate relief to European households and industries, while remaining on the pathway to energy independence (EU Commission press release, 22/04/2026).
According to the plan, the Commission aims to ensure that measures applied by its Member States are coordinated. The plan calls for coordination among Member States on their national emergency measures and actions aimed at ensuring the availability of jet fuel and diesel, including the availability of oil refinery production capacities. Additionally, it plans to establish a Fuel Observatory to track EU production, imports, exports and stock levels of transport fuels to allow the swift identification of potential shortages and inform on targeted measures to maintain balanced fuel distribution when necessary.
To protect its market from price peaks, the Commission will adopt a State Aid Temporary Framework to support its Member States on their effort to provide emergency measures such as support schemes, energy vouchers, tax cuts, etc. Furthermore, it also plans to clarify actions available to mitigate the impact of high fuel prices on the region’s aviation sector.
Considering equally important to ensure the energetic independence of the EU, the Commission plans to present an Electrification Action Plan in the summer 2026, to establish the Union’s electrification target and measures to remove barriers to the electrification of the industrial, transport and building sectors. It also expects to conclude negotiations on the European Grids Package as soon as possible to ensure the current legislation allows for an appropriate grid system fit to allow for an eventual expansion of the Union’s renewable energy infrastructure. Afterwards, the Commission expects to present a proposal on network charges and taxation to ensure electricity is taxed less than fossil fuels.
According to the press release, the Commission estimates that an investment of EUR660bn/year is necessary for the EU’s energy transition. To help fund this goal, the Commission adopted a Clean Energy Investment Strategy in March 2026 and plans to organise a Clean Energy Investment Summit to mobilise private investments.
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