Entry into force remains an important topic this November mountain law in several departments of mainland France. However, there is also an increase different types of fuel which motorists should feel.

Mountain law

This law is not new since time November 1, 2023, it will enter into force for the third year in a row. As a reminder, this law stipulates the obligation to store equipment suitable for driving in the winter period.

So, from November 1 to March 31, 2024 in 34 departments (located in mountainous regions that include the Alps, Corsica, Massif Central, Jura, Pyrenees and Vosges), the population will be required to use winter tires or have snow chains or socks. Also a must if you are just going through these departments.

Please note that not all winter tires are permitted. Within the meaning of the resolution, winter tires falling under the designation “3PMSF” (3 Peak Mountain Snow Flake), as well as the name “M+S”, “MS” and “M&S”. As for all-season tires, to be considered winter tires, they must also be labeled “3PMSF” or at least “M+S.”

Good news for the winter period 2023-2024 yearsyou will not not authorized if the authorities arrest you and you don’t have the right equipment. The government wants to give the population time adapt to the obligation have proper winter gear.

Rising fuel prices

No lull however, is not expected in November regarding fuel prices. Vice versa. If we could observe a fall fuel prices from the end of September, prices should be good start uphill during the month of November and those despite various operations with fuel at cost price. This can be explained by several factors.

As you know, fuel prices evolved according to the price of a barrel oil The price of the latter has increase last days An increase that can be explained, in particular, by the war Israel-Hamas, which stressed the players of the oil market. A situation that could get worse if the conflict flared up.

Jean-Michel Beza, economic journalist world, warns of the price of a barrel of oil, which may reach unprecedented heights. He adds that this is one of the scenarios in The World Bank in case of escalation of the conflict with neighboring countries.

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