France to allow loss-making petrol sales to bust fuel inflation (www.thelocal.fr)

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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.

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[-] jonne@infosec.pub 7 points 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.

[-] DieguiTux8623@feddit.it 0 points 1 year ago

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

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