It’s more than a disaster says Pascale Faure, secretary general of OTRE, the organization of European road transport. We cannot pass on this increase, which should be. The law requires it. More than a disaster, business leaders are worried, tomorrow they may have to stop the vehicles if the state does not take action. Consumption is exponential.
Fuel is now more than 30% of charges
Fuel today represents more than 30% of charges, at the same level as salaries. We have never known that. Carriers have already made efforts to adapt to rising fuel prices. With courses for “eco-driving” drivers. Also committed to environmental issues with gas vehicles. But today there is no solution. If we don’t get help, we won’t make it.
Today, negotiations are underway with the government. We are asking for fuel prices to be frozen, which would allow everyone to benefit. Also, a floating TIPP, ‘fuel tax’, as was done before. And especially, it has to go very very quickly,. If we wait two to three months, it will be too late. Some companies are already in big trouble. We can’t go on like this.