FUEL DISCOUNT. The Minister of the Economy Bruno Le Maire plans to extend the fuel discount system of 18 cents until December 2022.
[Mis à jour le 29 juin 2022 à 11h19] The fuel discount could last longer than expected. Indeed, this discount of 18 cents per liter of fuel purchased could well be extended until the end of 2022. “I make a proposal, it is to discuss with all those who wish it in the Assembly to see if we should not extend the discount of 18 cents until the end of December” declared the Minister of the Economy Bruno Le Maire, this Wednesday, June 29 at the microphone of NEWS. Already extended until July 31, this aid aimed at combating the rise in fuel prices after the start of the war in Ukraine could therefore continue for a few more months. The minister even says he is ready to “reaching out to responsible opposition“.
The executive, through Bruno Le Maire, should continue its efforts by asking companies to continue their efforts regarding possible rebates at the pump. As was the case with Total, the energy giant practices an exceptional discount of 10 cents per liter purchased, which is in addition to the 18 cents system set up by the State. The “more targeted” device desired by the government should therefore act as a complementary device.
The discount is made automatically at the time of payment, at the cash desk or by credit card at the pump. Contrary to what was announced, the price displayed at the pump is ultimately the one you will pay in the end. There is therefore no calculation to be made or discount to be requested from the pump. “It is true that Matignon initially wanted this to appear on the receipt, explains the Prime Minister’s entourage to Le Parisien. But that was not possible.” However, this will make the operation more readable and simple for the consumer. Will all fuels be affected? Yes, Jean Castex had specified in mid-March. E85, liquefied natural gas and LPG will be affected. This boost, valid each time you go to the gas station, will come into effect this Friday, April 1. Here is the device summarized in three points:
- This discount measure of 15 cents/litre of fuel (18 cents in mainland France) will be valid on all fuels, even E85 at the already lower price. If you drive on diesel with your diesel vehicle, you will therefore be just as concerned as if you drive on unleaded petrol.
- The measure took effect on Friday April 1, 2022 and will be valid until July 31.
- The discount will be immediate for the motorist. The price after discount will finally be displayed directly at the pump and via the totem panels at the entrance, contrary to what was originally announced.
Jean Castex explained that this should cost the state 2 billion euros. However, the Prime Minister called on distributors and oil companies to make “an additional gesture” in order to reduce the bill. Here is what we already know about this kind of “fuel bonus” which will be applied at the gas pump on Friday.
Everyone, whether you have a store loyalty card or not. This measure, which will cost the state around 2 billion euros, concerns households as well as businesses and will be “valid on all fuels”, said the Prime Minister in an interview with the newspaper Le Parisien. Thus, you will be able to benefit from the reduction of 18 cents per liter of gasoline whatever your status: are concerned “farmers, craftsmen, construction, taxis, truck drivers, everyone… Fishermen too”, explained John Castex. Arbitrations were then still in progress and Jean Castex finally unveiled specific aid for fishermen: 35 cents per liter of diesel from March 17 and until the end of July.
According to Jean Castex, the economy at the pump will not be invisible. The Prime Minister had given an example during the presentation of the device: that of a full tank of 60 liters of fuel, i.e. a tank of a good-sized car (a city car displays a tank of 45 to 50 liters) “You save 9 euros” for a full 60 liters, he said in the columns of Parisian. Since then, the device has evolved to finally reach 18 euro cents per liter of fuel, a saving of up to 11 euros per tank. With a price of around 2 euros per liter, a full tank would thus go from 120 euros to around 109 euros.
The fuel discount was put in place from Friday April 1, 2022 and for four months, announced Jean Castex, i.e. until July 31, 2022. It could be extended until December 2022.