Guillaume Dominguez, edited by Gauthier Delomez 3:10 p.m., March 12, 2022
While fuel prices have almost never been so high, those of fuel oil stand out in the same way with sharp price increases.
One of the many consequences of the war in Ukraine, with the fear of a possible embargo on Russian imports.
Individuals and professionals are hoping for a gesture from the state.
Rates have almost doubled in less than two weeks.
The price of fuel oil has increased by 44% in the last ten days.
On February 28, to fill its tank with 1,000 liters, it was necessary to count a little more than 1,200 euros.
This March 12, for the same quantity, the 3.5 million households in France that use this fuel must pay nearly 1,800 euros.
This sharp increase is, like that of fuel, one of the many consequences of the war in Ukraine.
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20% of imported fuel comes from Russia
Each year, France imports between six and seven million cubic meters of fuel oil, 20% of which comes from Russia.
But because of the conflict, stock market investors are cautious.
They fear that Europe will declare an embargo on Russian hydrocarbons.
This is why crude oil prices are soaring, along with the bills.
And this situation is not ready to work out for homes that heat with fuel oil.
The fear of no longer being supplied
Added to the rising prices is the problem of supply.
"Everyone was afraid of being rationed. Everyone wants it, and so that created a shortage," explains Jean-Louis Popihn, director of a fuel delivery company, at the microphone of Europe 1. He continues: "We have cash flow problems due to the doubling of prices."
The entrepreneur testifies that "last week, it was quite difficult. We had to find people who sold it to us, and we are sure of nothing. It would have to drop seriously", he adds.
Like him, individuals and professionals are hoping for a gesture from the state, when they were unable to benefit from the energy price freeze last winter.