Fuel prices: State aid to come?

As fuel prices rise again, will the government offer new aid? Nothing is less sure…

When will this finally stop? Unfortunately, this should not be for now. Indeed, it has been more than a year since the price of fuel has risen sharply everywhere in France. In question, the war in ukraine, but not only. Indeed, inflation and taxes are also involved in this incredible outbreak. And this obviously penalizes all motorists, who must find ways to reduce the bill. So much so that some are forced to move less or to tighten their belts on other aspects of their daily lives. A difficult situation for drivers.

A gesture from the state?

Especially since the situation has continued to worsen over the past few weeks. Indeed, with growing demand Due to school holidays, prices keep going up. Not to mention the fact that the oil-producing countries have decided to reduce exports. An explosive cocktail which obviously affects motorists. Since July 1, diesel has taken no less than 17 cents, while gasoline has soared by 10 cents over the same period. And that worries drivers, who denounce the government’s inaction. The latter has indeed removed all aid since January 1st.

(#SudRadio)@dupontaignan : “To have a real reduction in the price of fuel to 1.50 euros, the profits of the oil companies must be taxed! »

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— Sud Radio (@SudRadio) July 4, 2022

Nothing is planned

But does the state plan to make a new gesture? According to Renaissance MP for Indre-et-Loire Daniel Labaronne, nothing is currently on the agenda. According to him, ” the State does not earn money for pleasure, it earns money to redistribute it. And it redistributes a lot since we live beyond our means“. He estimates that it’s up to the distributors to make an effort by reducing their margins and not for the government to make a move. The latter already categorically refuses to lower the VAT, while this solution could help reduce the price of fuel at the pump.

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