**Energy crisis: The Middle East truce does not solve the problem**

Despite the truce and the return of navigation to the Straits of Hormuz, the energy crisis is entering a long-term phase. Oil moves below $100 and gas below 50 euros per megawatt hour, but serious damage to Qatar's and Gulf countries' infrastructure limits supply. Europe faces a deficit in diesel and air fuel, dependent on over 40% of the Persian Gulf. In Greece the situation remains stable thanks to the diversification of supplies and the release of 2 million barrels from strategic reserves.

Within a three-day period, from 6 to 9 April 2026, e-EFCA and DYPA pay a total of EUR 97.5 million to more than 135,000 beneficiaries. On April 8, 107,000 worker builders receive 57 million for the Easter license, while 750 people receive single 17 million benefits. At the same time, the IPP has 8 million to 13,000 unemployed for unemployment benefits, 500,000 euros to 800 mothers for maternity benefit and 15 million to 14,000 beneficiaries of subsidised employment programmes.