France scales up targeted fuel price relief, says finance minister
The package will cover 5.5 million commuters and give fishermen aid for up to 70% of cost increases, officials said.
- 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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