Transport firms and driving schools protest exclusion from new fuel aid scheme
The government announced an expanded fuel assistance program for high-usage drivers, but road transport operators and driving schools were left out, sparking anger.
Officials said the aid package will help French motorists most affected by recent fuel price spikes linked to Middle-East and Ukraine conflicts. While the extension broadens support for many drivers, it does not cover trucking companies or driving-school operators who travel daily. Those sectors report rising fuel bills and feel abandoned by the policy. Their complaints highlight growing tension over the distribution of state subsidies.
Why it matters
Excluding key transport sectors from fuel aid could raise operating costs and affect mobility services across France.
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