To Try to Contain Social Anger, Sébastien Lecornu Extends Aid on Fuels
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The litre of petrol now exceeds 2 euros and the diesel oil reaches 2.35 euros: while the surge in fuel is raising pressure, the government announces an extension of aid until
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Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu asked his ministers to "extend" until 31 December the targeted aid schemes to the sectors affected by the rise in fuel prices, said his entourage on Wednesday. Fishermen, eligible companies of the BTP and farmers are concerned. "From the powder to the eye", some fishermen deplore.
In order to ease tensions, the Prime Minister announced that he would extend aid to the most affected sectors. Moreover, the government would not close the door to "new devices" of aid. - "The aim is to preserve economic activity": targeted fuel subsidies extended until 31 December (Economy).
In the face of growing concerns about purchasing power, Sébastien Lecornu asked his ministers on Wednesday to "extend" fuel-targeted aid until 31 December. The initiative comes a few hours after a request made by Emmanuel Macron in Council of Ministers, for a "total mobilization" of the government on "supply" and "price control" of fuels, reported by government spokesman Maud Bregeon. "The aim is to preserve economic activity, employment and gro…
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu asked the government, on Wednesday 16 September, to "extend" targeted aid schemes against rising fuel prices until the end of 2026. Aids criticized for their weakness, while citizens' costs continue to explode that oil giants benefit from the situation.
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