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France scales up targeted fuel price relief, says finance minister
The package will cost 450 million euros and extends aid to 5.5 million people, including frequent drivers, fishermen, farmers and healthcare workers.
- On Tuesday, Finance Minister Roland Lescure announced that France will expand targeted energy relief, doubling aid for low-income, high-mileage commuters to reach 5.5 million people.
- Surging fuel costs sparked protests by fishermen in the Mediterranean last week, prompting the government to offer aid covering up to 70% of cost increases and zero-interest loans.
- Budget Minister David Amiel stated the new measures will cost €450 million, bringing total energy relief spending to €1.4 billion and straining France's public finances.
- Lescure stated there are no concerns about fuel supplies for the next two months, while support for fishing, construction, and home care sectors was extended through December.
- The energy price spike, related to the Middle East conflict, triggered a rush to buy electrical vehicles, with EVs making up 40% of cars sold in France over the summer.
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The government announced the extension of its assistance to drivers, presented as an attractive discount on pump prices. In fact, this support offsets less than half of the cost of the crisis, according to Marianne's calculations.
·Paris, France
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Following the rise in fuel prices in France, a new support measure covering millions of workers has been implemented. 5.5 million people who use their cars to commute will be able to benefit from a €100 fuel subsidy.
·Türkiye
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In France, the government has decided to expand assistance to car users in the face of rising fuel prices due to the strain on energy supply chains in the Middle East.
·Istanbul, Türkiye
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France scales up targeted fuel price relief, says finance minister
·London, United Kingdom
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