the energy prices are soaring and reaching records, for example, in gas stations. Faced with these increases, rather than a reduction in taxes, the executive is preparing a fuel check, on the principle of the energy check for gas. It would benefit people who use their cars to go to work. The Force Ouvrière union ensures that a transport bonus, already requested during the demonstrations of yellow vests.
Increase also at the border
In Spain, the price ofgasoline and diesel increased by 20% in one year and the increase has been very clear in recent weeks. “20 cents more per liter in just one month” growl these Breton tourists who this Monday refueled in Behobia. “It is no longer worth it to come on purpose because for a few days it is almost as expensive as in France“.
The service stations of Gipuzkoa and Navarre still do not have not found all the customers before Covid. Some do not rule out also stopping making detours there because the difference with prices in France is smaller and smaller. “Prices have increased but we still earn a little, much less than a few years ago“explains this inhabitant of Bayonne who is used to refueling in Behobia, just a few meters from the border.
The increase is clear even in the cheapest establishments
In the largest supermarket in Irun, whose gas station is one of the cheapest in the whole of the Basque Country, the increase is clear. Indeed, the liter of diesel now costs 1.31 euros and you have to pay ten cents more for unleaded. “Never seen“curse the customers.
A real record also in a low-cost station located on the Nationale 1, in Hondarribia. Every day, nearly two thousand vehicles refuel there. 70% travel from the Pyrénées Atlantiques, the Landes or the Gironde.