From the beginning of war in Ukraine, which started a year ago, fuel prices are particularly high. A situation that is starting to become more and more unacceptable for French motorists, caught by the throat by the general increase in prices, between tolls and maintenance, not to mention insurance. It is true that the government offers a compensation of 100 euros, but drivers do not think this is enough. Especially since it is not given to everyone. Indeed, only the humblest workers who need their car every day can apply for it, after all, about 10 million.

I am introducing a bill aimed at reducing gasoline taxes in the face of record high fuel prices and taxing oil company dividends.

A few days before the big holidays, this is an important topic for the French. pic.twitter.com/84UlSqaEBM

— Fabien Roussel (@Fabien_Roussel) June 29, 2022

Diesel fuel reduction?

However, the boss Fr TotalEnergies recently announced its intention to introduce a new fuel discount. Since then, the government has continued to pressure him to speed up traffic and come to the aid of motorists. But that’s not all. Because the president of the republicEmmanuel Macron also wants oil companies to make a new gesture. And this time on diesel. It really requires a special gesture for this fuel, which sometimes costs more than gas at the gas station. ” I know the spirit of responsibility of manufacturers and retailers he said recently.

No new state aid

The president actually claimed that “we have already made a move, now everyone has to take their part“, implying that now it is the turn of the oil companies to come to the aid of the French. For its part, the government does not plan to return gas station discounts. He still has extended for several weeks a €100 refund to give drivers who haven’t already done so time to request one.