JC 127 — Fuel commerce — Fuel commerce: mandatory introduction of meal vouchers in 2026
Joint committee 127 introduces €3.09 meal vouchers per day actually worked from 1 January 2026. Companies already granting meal vouchers or a meal allowance must apply a net increase of €2. A concrete lever to strengthen purchasing power in the sector.
Your challenges
Sound familiar?
How to manage the budgetary impact of this new obligation?
The introduction or increase of meal vouchers has a direct impact on salary costs. It is essential to anticipate this charge and integrate it into your budget planning.
Existing meal vouchers or new introduction: which rule to apply?
The sectoral agreement provides different rules depending on whether your company already grants meal vouchers, a meal allowance, or no meal benefit. Identifying your situation is the first step.
How to retain staff in a sector undergoing transformation?
The fuel commerce sector is evolving amid energy challenges. Meal vouchers are a concrete tool for attractiveness and retention of your employees.
Key measures
What applies to your sector
Sectoral introduction of meal vouchers
From 1 January 2026, companies in the sector not yet granting meal vouchers must provide a €3.09 meal voucher per day actually worked: €2 employer contribution and €1.09 employee contribution.
+€2 increase for companies already providing vouchers
Companies already granting meal vouchers before the sectoral agreement must increase the net value of this benefit by €2 from 1 January 2026.
Increase of existing meal allowances
Companies granting a meal allowance instead of meal vouchers must also apply a net increase of €2 from 1 January 2026, regardless of the existing system.
Timeline
Key dates to remember
Entry into force
Introduction of €3.09 meal vouchers and +€2 increase for companies with an existing system in JC 127.
Payroll system update
Adjustment of parameters in HR and payroll tools for correct meal voucher allocation based on days actually worked.
Sectoral federation: Fédération belge des Négociants en Combustibles et Carburants (BRAFCO)
Modernise your benefits policy
The introduction of meal vouchers represents an opportunity to modernise the benefits policy in the fuel commerce sector, strengthen company attractiveness and support worker retention. The digitalisation of meal vouchers enables the automation of administrative processes, simplifies benefits management and reduces the operational burden for HR and payroll teams.
Our approach
The Monizze answer: manage, simplify, optimise
Tailored evaluation
- Analysis of your industry sector, your headcount and the appropriate budget scenario
- Objective assessment of the real impact in consultation with your social secretariat
- Comparison of your options to choose the best strategy
Centralised digital management
- Simplified management of meal vouchers and eco-vouchers
- Integration of mobility solutions and mobility budget
- Global overview via RewardFlex — one platform, one management interface
- Automated compliance with sectoral obligations
Enhanced employee experience
- Real-time view of your balance and benefits
- Simplified activation of the Monizze card
- Full visibility over the complete salary package
Next steps
3 steps to comply with JC 127
Verify the obligations of your JC 127
Amounts, deadlines, exceptions: every detail matters.
Estimate the cost for your team size
Compare scenarios and identify the best option.
Plan your 2026 benefits
Meal vouchers, mobility, flexibility: a coherent package.
Take action
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about sectoral agreements
My company did not grant meal vouchers: what value should I apply?
My company did not grant meal vouchers: what value should I apply?
My company already granted meal vouchers: what should I do?
My company already granted meal vouchers: what should I do?
My company grants a meal allowance instead of meal vouchers: am I affected?
My company grants a meal allowance instead of meal vouchers: am I affected?
Is the €10 meal voucher mandatory for all companies?
Is the €10 meal voucher mandatory for all companies?
Can meal vouchers be optimised without increasing the overall cost for the employer?
Can meal vouchers be optimised without increasing the overall cost for the employer?
My industry sector is not listed, what should I do?
My industry sector is not listed, what should I do?
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