The tension in the supply of fuel in no way justifies the jump in prices at some gas stations. We do not allow artificially inflated prices. I urged DGCCRF to act. Inspections take place in @hautsdefrance https://t.co/RXJWH912tA
— Agnes Pannier-Runacher 🇫🇷🇪🇺 (@AgnesRunacher) October 11, 2022
After a short lull, the price of fuel has started to rise again in recent weeks. But this is not entirely new, as the prices displayed at the gas station have been changing yo-yo for months. A situation that is obviously not easy for motorists who have been facing particularly high prices per liter since last year. In question war in Ukraine, which increases oil prices, as well as very high fuel taxation. Indeed, taxes make up about 60% of the price of a liter at the moment, and the government does not want to change that. Therefore, drivers try to find alternative solutions to reduce costs.
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Popular E85
Thus, many motorists have decided to switch to E85 superethanol, a fuel that is still significantly cheaper than regular unleaded. It is actually made from 85% ethanol, which significantly reduces its price per liter. In addition, it is also less taxed. As a result, he has been very successful for several months. Indeed, according to a report by the Bioethanol Collective, the consumption of this fuel increased by 83% in the last year compared to 2021. Today, E85 takes market share 6.5%compared to 4% in 2021. A very nice increase for this alternative.
Many reasons
This enthusiasm for this cheaper and cleaner fuel is relatively recent, as half the motorists who drive it have been using it for less than a year. And this trend is explained by several reasons, including the increase in the price of gasoline and the desire to drive cleaner. Especially since ethanol is mainly produced in France, from groats and beets grown here His only downside? Its consumption is slightly higher than that of standard unleaded.
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Source: Auto Plus
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