#Purchasing Power | 💳 The state acts against rising prices:
✅#Dwelling : rent + revaluation of APL
✅#Energy : maintenance of the tariff board
✅#fuel : a discount of 30 cents/l
✅#Work : RTT monetization
More measurements ➡ https://t.co/6WZ0Q9xVCP pic.twitter.com/mVwCMVZDiL

– Ministry of Economy and Finance (@Economie_Gouv) October 4, 2022

France has been suffering from a major fuel shortage for more than a week. The situation is very tense, and the strike continues again and again at the main warehouses and oil refineries of the territory. Although some have resumed their activities, as in Fosse-sur-Mer, most strikers continue to demonstrate and block replenishment. And the situation is not expected to improve, as the unions are calling for a big one interprofessional strike this Tuesday, October 18. This significantly complicates the life of motorists, both private individuals and professionals. Many people were indeed forced to cut back on their trips, especially since the price of fuel rose again.

The shortage of fuel at the stations is growing. There are many reasons: steady discount demand, low levels of the Rhine in the east, and especially strikes at oil refineries. Question: Will the release of strategic stocks help the French?

—Dominik Schelcher (@schelcher) October 5, 2022

And taxis and VTC?

Regarding taxis and road accidents, the situation is obviously a cause for concern, as many are now spending more time looking for fuel than going to work. According to BFM TV, the professional actually says that “I’ve been looking for a station for four hours, they’re all closed.” As a result, 20 to 30% of VTC drivers will now be stopped, even though they have asked the government to prioritize them. But it is not so. Although no price increase has been officially announced, they are likely to rise slightly as demand is high but supply is becoming scarce. All the more so fuel price increase affects the turnover of drivers.

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Increase at the beginning of the year

In March of last year, when fuel prices rose sharply, the Uber company announced about a temporary increase of 75 cents for a race, under a “an outstanding contribution“. In its press release, the American company stated that ” we estimate his contribution to be more than 100 euros per month net for drivers“. While nothing has been announced yet, it wouldn’t be surprising to see companies introduce similar measures in the next few weeks if the situation doesn’t improve.

The #deficit with #fuel spreads Thousands of stations #In total worried This is the result of the enthusiasm caused by the 20-cent discount per liter #diesel and with #unleaded.

🎥 @AsmaMehnana, @deGaudemar and @DavMadej pic.twitter.com/RNNYISWhPS

— M6info (@m6info) October 5, 2022