Distributors authorized to sell fuel “at a loss” for “a few months”, announces Elisabeth Borne

In an interview with Parisian dated Saturday September 16, the Prime Minister announces “only exceptionally (…) and over a limited period of a few months”mass distribution brands will be able to sell fuel at a loss, although the law has prohibited them since 1963. The stated objective is to “lower prices further”. “With this unprecedented measure, we will have tangible results for the French, without subsidizing fuel. Purchasing power is our fight”assures Elisabeth Borne.

The head of government, however, ruled out any idea of ​​reducing taxes at the pump. “Everyone takes their part. It’s normal to involve big industrialists. The State’s responsibility is also to reduce its deficit and its debt.” she justifies.

Faced with the prices of gasoline and diesel which are close to 2 euros per liter at the pump, TotalEnergies and several large supermarket chains had announced discounts on the price of fuel. TotalEnergies, which manages a third of service stations in France, had assured that it will extend beyond the end of 2023 the cap at 1.99 euros per liter on the price of gasoline and diesel in its 3 400 stations, “as long as prices remain high.