The price of fuel is still high, that’s a fact. Sure, we’ve seen a slight drop in totems in recent weeks, but only by a few cents. Not enough to change much in what remains a very difficult situation for everyone. Especially since the authorities categorically do not want to hear about anything lower taxes, although the latter are 60% of the price of a liter at the moment. However, he plans to introduce the €100 compensation, but not before next year, he warns.

Faced with inflation, the PCF calls on the French to “invade the prefectures”: “How long do you think we will allow ourselves to be cheated like this? “, explains Fabien Roussel, national secretary of the party. “For me, it’s a matter of self-defense.” pic.twitter.com/Q9lSuI1kLC

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Many operations

For now, he prefers to put pressure on fuel distributors, asking them to cut margins in order to sell at cost. Which many of them are doing now. In addition, the state has just announced that almost “ 120,000 operations ” of this type will take place in ” 4000 stations » everywhere in France until the end of the year. Good news for motorists, although almost all brands are playing the game. This is especially true Carrefour and Leclercbut also Système U and Auchan, among others.

Still in 2024?

Enough to help motorists who are currently going through a very difficult period and are forced to tighten their belts even more. They also say that operations in sale of fuel at cost price may continue for the next year. However, this remains to be confirmed as the government will convene the sector’s major players again during December.

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