Energy Crisis: the Surplus of Revenues on Fuels Will "Finance" Aid, Says Sébastien Lecornu

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The Prime Minister said that the surplus revenue would fund "in full" the promised aid to the affected sectors and "high rollers"

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The Prime Minister promised to publish "every 10 days" what "reports fuel taxes".

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Prime Minister announces increased transparency on tax revenues associated with rising pump prices, ensuring that surplus will fund aid to affected sectors Government

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"The energy crisis linked to the war in Iran must not enrich anyone," said the Prime Minister on Monday night.

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"The energy crisis linked to the war in Iran must not enrich anyone," said the Prime Minister in a post on X on Monday, May 4, 2026.

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The head of government assured on Monday that the tax surpluses generated by the rise in fuel prices will finance the promised aid to the most affected sectors and the "big wheelers". This increase in pump prices generated 190 million euros of additional tax revenue in March-April compared to the same period last year.