France to allow loss-making petrol sales to bust fuel inflation - eviltoast

The French government has announced plans to allow retailers to sell fuel at a loss - even though French law currently prohibits doing so - with hopes that the measure will bring down prices at the pump for consumers.

  • jonne@infosec.pub
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    1 year ago

    You’re not making any sense. There are already huge disparities between EU countries based on tax structures, and it’s not causing huge distortions. I can guarantee you petrol will still be cheaper in Luxembourg.

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      1 year ago

      That’s how politicians from all parties always justify not doing anything to defend local industries.