Collective agreement for gas stations 2025-2027: what changes and how it affects your business

Key data

If you manage a service station or have employees in this sector, this agreement sets the rules of the game until the end of 2027. The Resolution of September 28, 2026 from the General Labor Directorate registers and publishes the agreement reached between the employers (CEEES and AEVECAR) and the unions CC.OO. Industria and UGT-FICA. The agreement came into force the day after its publication in the BOE, although the economic effects—that is, salary changes—are governed by what is provided in Chapter VI of the agreement itself.

What does this regulation establish?

The agreement regulates the set of labor conditions applicable to the sector during the three-year period 2025-2027. These are the key structural elements:

Functional scope

The agreement covers all companies operating fuel supply facilities, including complementary activities carried out at the same location:

• Supply of fuels and lubricants
• Convenience stores integrated into the station
• Vehicle washing services
• Bars and food service

Parity Commission: composition and responsibilities

The Parity Commission is the central management body of the agreement. It is composed of 12 members and has the following responsibilities:

• Interpretation of the collective agreement
• Setting annual salary tables
• Resolution of disputes between parties
• Monitoring employment in the sector

In case of disagreement within the Parity Commission, the agreement refers to the VI ASAC (Autonomous Labor Conflict Resolution Agreement) for extrajudicial mediation.

Validity and ultra-activity

The agreement will be automatically terminated on December 31, 2027. If a new agreement has not been reached by that date, ultra-activity will be maintained: the agreement will continue to apply until it is replaced by a new one, thus avoiding a regulatory vacuum in the sector.

Economic effects

The economic effects of the agreement—fundamentally the salary tables—are not applied from the date of publication in the BOE, but are governed by Chapter VI of the agreement text. The specific salary tables for each year of the period will be set by the Parity Commission, which means they may be published at different times than the entry into force of the framework agreement.

Economic and operational impact

For managers and owners of service stations, this agreement has direct consequences in three areas:

• Payroll: The definitive salary tables for 2025, 2026 and 2027 will be approved by the Parity Commission. Until they are published, companies must apply current conditions and be prepared for retroactive adjustments if the new tables exceed the amounts paid.
• Conflict management: Any discrepancy in the application of the agreement must first be channeled through the Parity Commission (12 members) and, if there is no agreement, to the VI ASAC for extrajudicial mediation. This reduces direct litigation but requires knowledge of the procedure.
• Planning until 2027: The three-year validity and automatic termination on December 31, 2027 allow planning with a defined horizon, although ultra-activity guarantees continuity if negotiations for the next agreement are prolonged.

Who does it affect?

• Companies owning or operating service stations and gas stations anywhere in Spain
• Operators of fuel supply facilities with complementary activities (convenience stores, car washes, bars)
• HR departments and payroll managers in the sector
• Labor consultants and accounting firms serving companies in the sector
• Workers covered by the state collective agreement for service stations
• Executives and CFOs of groups with multiple service stations

Practical example

Imagine a company operating three service stations with a convenience store and automatic car wash, with a total of 25 employees. When this agreement comes into force on October 10, 2026, the company must:

1. Verify that all its workers are correctly classified within the functional scope of the agreement (fuel supply + complementary activities such as convenience store and car wash).
2. Monitor the salary tables set by the Parity Commission for 2026 and 2027, as current salaries may need retroactive adjustment if the new tables are higher.
3. If a discrepancy arises with a worker regarding the interpretation of any clause, the first step is not the court: it is the Parity Commission (12 members). If it does not resolve, the next step is the VI ASAC for extrajudicial mediation.
4. Mark December 31, 2027 on the calendar as the automatic termination date of the agreement, to anticipate negotiation of the next period.

What should companies do now?

1. Confirm agreement classification: Verify that all your workers are correctly assigned to the state collective agreement for service stations. If you have complementary activities (convenience store, car wash, bar), these are also within the functional scope.
2. Monitor the Parity Commission salary tables: The definitive tables for each year of the 2025-2027 period are set by the Parity Commission. Subscribe to BOE alerts or use regulatory monitoring tools to not miss their publication.
3. Review possible retroactive adjustments: If the new salary tables exceed the amounts you have been paying, you will need to adjust the differences. Calculate the potential impact on your payroll before the tables are published.
4. Know the conflict resolution procedure: Train your HR manager on how the Parity Commission and VI ASAC work. Any discrepancy must be channeled through these channels before resorting to court.
5. Plan the 2027 horizon: Mark December 31, 2027 as the automatic termination date. Although ultra-activity guarantees continuity, it is advisable to anticipate negotiation of the next agreement with sufficient time.

Official source

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Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-21085