2.11 euros, 2.28 euros and even nearly 3 euros in Paris… Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the price of petrol has been soaring, the fault being the price of a barrel of oil which continues to climb. The consequences are serious for the purchasing power of the French, in particular for the millions of workers who use their vehicle every day. Faced with the situation, the government therefore brought out the heavy artillery: a immediate discount at the pump 15 cents per liter from April 1.
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According to the Banque de France, the price of a barrel could soon reach 125 dollars, or 115 euros (around 105 euros today). Despite everything, the financial institution says it is confident in the economy: Inflation is expected to fall back below 2% in 2024 “, anticipated the governor of the Banque de France, François Villeroy de Galhau, in the columns of the Parisian of this Monday, March 14. Waiting for, ” some households have started to dip into their Covid savings, which we estimate at 175 million euros “, he also confided.
An unprecedented situation, an unprecedented response. Starting the friday april 1stall motorists, regardless of their income, will benefit from a “fuel discount”: 15 cents off immediate per liter, and this for four months (i.e. until July 31). It will be done during checkout. A measure announced on Saturday March 12 by the Prime Minister, Jean Castex. Thus, for a full tank of diesel fuel of 50 liters at 2.37 euros (recorded in a Total station in Morangis, in Essonne), the saving will be 7.5 euros (111 euros instead of 118.5 euros).
Funded by the state (the measure will cost 2 billion euros), this fuel discount will concern all French people, individuals and professionals alike. It will apply to all fuels except E85.
In many service stations, the price of fuel has exceeded 2€/L.
Faced with this exceptional situation, the Government will act directly on the price at the pump.
→ A “fuel discount” of 15 cents/L will be applied from April 1, for 4 months. pic.twitter.com/yNQnY89e3r— Jean Castex (@JeanCASTEX) March 12, 2022
” This is the most effective measure in the fastest timealso commented this morning the Minister of the Economy, Bruno le Maire, at the microphone of LCI. Soaring fuel prices are unsustainable for millions […]. The government’s responsibility is to loosen the noose “.
To help you find the cheapest fuel near you, you can consult the official website www.prix-carburants.gouv.fr and search by city or department.
It should also be remembered that the government recently decided to increase the mileage rate by 10%, which will have a direct impact on the 2021 income declaration which will be carried out in the spring.