Implemented in an emergency after the surge in prices at the pump, the discount at the pump of 18 cents will decrease in September, before gradually disappearing.
The government does not intend to leave motorists on the floor, insisted government spokesman Olivier Véran on Thursday.
“At the start of the school year, the petrol bill must not weigh too heavily on the household basket.
Companies must also be able to take their part, the relay of state aid, as quickly as possible, ”defended the former Minister of Health on Franceinfo.
“Based on these principles, we are working with the opposition to identify one or more mechanisms, without necessarily going through fuel compensation,” he added, returning to one of the avenues mentioned so far to alleviate motorist bills.
"A rebate at the pump that can be extended"
Nothing is set in stone, argued the government spokesperson.
“It is not flan when we say that we are reaching out and that we are in consultation.
If our initial article of law were to be replaced by another completely different device but which achieves these two principles, we would take it.
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🗣 Fuel aid ➡️ "The gas bill must not weigh too heavily, and companies must be able to take their share, as soon as possible", believes Olivier Véran.
Is the government ready to increase the rebate?
“It can,” replies the spokesperson.
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What form can this help take?
“This can be a rebate at the pump which can be extended, even modulated.
All of this is part of the debate among parliamentarians,” underlines Olivier Véran, who does not rule out an increase in aid.
“We want the state to be able to pay and we want the fairest measure possible.
We want a coherent system,” he concluded.
Fuel allowance for workers
The first tracks were mentioned by the executive for motorists as part of the Purchasing Power Bill.
The discount of 18 cents per liter of gasoline introduced on April 1 will gradually disappear.
In detail, this drop should reach "12 cents in October", then "six cents in November", before dying out, indicated the Minister of the Economy, Bruno Le Maire.
Another aid will then replace this discount for those who cannot do without their car to work.
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A worker's fuel allowance intended for low-income earners and “big riders” should be put in place from October.
Assets with limited resources who drive to work will be able to benefit from a bonus of 100 or 200 euros depending on their income and the composition of their household.
A bonus of 50 to 100 euros is provided for heavy riders who drive more than 12,000 km per year.
However, this assistance must be provided on request.
