The executive is pushing ahead with his additional device aimed at protecting the French amid rising fuel prices. This Monday, the Minister of Economy and Finance, Bruno Le Maire, proposed a new fuel allowance for all those who have to use their car to go to work. However, this assistance will be paid according to income.
The government works amore generous compensation for all those who have to take their own car to work, again whether they are working or studying;Bruno Le Maire said about France Inter. He would get paiddepending on income levelHe added without specifying the ceiling that could be set, leaving it to the parliamentary debate on the purchasing power package.
When the minister’s entourage was contacted, they gave details Figaro. “This may apply to French people in the fifth or sixth decile of living standards.Going to the fifth decile meant paying this aid to around 11 million households, netting up to €1,600 a month, it said.
In addition, “this compensation will be paid once so that the French are not asked to declare every month“Bruno Le Maire’s entourage explained. To avoid the gas station, it had to be allocated by a simple declaration and paid in one lump sum. In order to avoid abuses, the administration can carry out checks through the insurance file or technical inspection statements.
The amount of this compensation has yet to be determined, but it should exceed 60 euros, it was suggested to the Ministry of Economy. “A fixed amount will be paid to workers and recruits regardless of the number of kilometers they travel each day to work. But a bonus will be given to big rollers who reach more than 12,000 kilometers per year“, they also claimed.
More help than originally intended
Therefore, this assistance will go beyond the compensation awardedbig wheels“I mean who”travel more than 12,000 km per year“, the government noted for some time. “There are many people who do not drive 12,000 km a year, take their car to work and are no longer able to make ends meet.“, – justified Bruno Le Maire regarding France Inter.
To mitigate the impact of rising oil prices, a discount of 18 cents per liter of fuel at the pump has already been applied since April 1, and the Purchasing Power Act will propose an extension until the end of August. The Minister of Economy has already offered the opposition to go further, extending it until the end of the year.
The two systems are not necessarily exclusive.employee fuel allowance“As it is already called Bercyum, it can either take this discount or combine with it, albeit temporarily, depending on the evolution of inflation. “All options are on the table. It will depend on discussions with parliamentarians“, the economy minister’s entourage growls. Some in the opposition are already advocating for a reduction in the VAT on gasoline or even a maximum price of 1.50 euros per liter.
In addition, the bill on purchasing power also plans to strengthen “transport premium» paid by companies to their employees to cover part of their commuting expenses. The tax and social exemption ceiling for an employer to cover the fuel costs of its employees will thus be doubled, from €200 to €400 for 2022 and 2023.
Source: Le Figaro
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