US EditionFuels in France: the Government Expects a "a Few Cents Increase" and Plans for Controls
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As oil prices continue to rise on the fifth day of the Israeli-American offensive against Iran, queues are formed at some French gas stations. In the middle of the region, the Strait of Ormuz is paralyzed. In normal times, it transits about 20 million barrels of oil daily, or about a fifth of the world's consumption. In the midst of conflict, the French fear restrictions on oil, but according to the government, only an increase of "a few cents" …
The French government said today that it expects a slight increase in fuel prices at the pumps due to the war in the Middle East and warned that checks will be carried out to ensure that the increases are reasonable.
According to oil tankers, fuel prices are not expected to rise for two weeks. Yet, this is already the case in Hexagone, with up to 21 cents more for diesel in some stations within four days. Why so alive? Is it reasonable? Even the government announces that it will carry out controls. To compensate, several associations and political parties have called for a reduction in VAT on fuels. What is not on the agenda. (Conso et tendences).
Fuel prices have risen since the beginning of the week due to the war in the Middle East. The government announces that it will carry out controls and indicates that there is no risk of shortage.
The Minister of Economy, Roland Lescure, "asked the DGCCRF to carry out checks." Maud Bregeon said he expected "a rise of a few cents".
The French government is preparing for a slight increase in fuel prices but assures that there is no risk of shortage The French government said Wednesday to expect "an increase of
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