In France, the price of petrol and that of diesel are well above the symbolic bar of two euros per litre. And this, despite the aid of 18 cents from the government. A particularly high price as the price of a barrel of oil soars. Just like inflation. A situation that penalizes private drivers and taxis.
Report by Theo Renaudon
In Paris, RFI went to refuel with Denis, VTC driver for six years. Head to the gas pump: Yes, even if it does not make me happy, I have the impression of stealing myself! “We open the bets, you say how much at the pump there? ” So 2,359 “. How much was it a year ago? ” We must have been around 1.28 ; 1.32, almost 1 euro less. I had a fuel budget for the year which was around 12,000 euros, so there I will be between 24 and 30,000. My fuel budget is double. »
Unprofitable routes
There are days when Denis cannot go out because the trips are not even profitable: “ There are clients that I call, to whom I say, I can’t pick you up; or I find a solution for them if they are loyal customers, but I sometimes don’t go out and simply refuse to go to work. »
” Since the beginning of the year, I had to take 2,500 euros in salary, we are in June, 6 months. In fact, it feels like we’re self-harming “. And customers don’t pay more, he says… The competition is so tough, it would also scare them away. The dilemma is there now “.
” Sooner or later we won’t be able to work anymore »
” Franklysays Denis again, depending on fuel costs, we’ll have to make up our minds I think, sooner or later we won’t be able to work anymore, at 3 euros a liter I don’t even move from my house anymore, it’s no longer useless “.
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