Deadline to spend the high fuel price relief payment — unused balances returned to the national and local governments
Source material is a Korean government announcement (in Korean).
The high fuel price relief payment must be spent by August 31, 2026, and any balance not used by the deadline is returned to the national and local governments.
Key facts
| Spending deadline | August 31, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Unused balance | Returned to the national government and local governments |
| Where it can be used | Small business stores with sales of 3 billion won or less, excluding sectors such as entertainment and gambling businesses |
| Area of use | Within the area of your registered address (a metropolitan city or a province) |
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The high fuel price relief payment (고유가 피해지원금) must be spent by August 31, 2026, and any balance not used by the deadline is returned to the national government and local governments. Credit, debit and prepaid cards can only be used at small business stores with sales of 3 billion won or less, excluding sectors where use is not allowed such as entertainment and gambling businesses, and only within the area of your registered address (a metropolitan city or a province).
Summaries below are factual notes based on government announcements and primary sources — not evaluations or opinions.
FAQ
By when do I have to spend the high fuel price relief payment?
You must spend it by August 31, 2026, and any balance not used by then is returned to the national government and local governments.
Where can I use it?
You can use it only at small business stores with sales of 3 billion won or less, excluding sectors where use is not allowed such as entertainment and gambling businesses, and only within the area of your registered address (a metropolitan city or a province).