Guillaume Dominguez, edited by Yanis Darras 9:03 a.m., March 15, 2023

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At the time of inflation, a bill could soon limit rebates on household products, like what already exists on food products.

On the supermarket shelves, customers do not hide their concerns.

Will the French have even more trouble shopping?

Already largely affected by inflation, consumers could soon see certain promotions disappear from the shelves.

A bill, carried by the Renaissance deputy Frédéric Descrozaille wants to limit these rebates.

Objective: to improve the remuneration of producers.

But in return, the reductions will no longer go beyond 34%, to the dismay of customers.

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However, on the shelves of supermarkets, promotions are on the rise.

Pack of shower gel in hand, adorned with a bright red band "four for the price of one", Sylvie made room in her shopping cart already full of hygiene and maintenance products.

"I took soap, paper towel, creams ... All these things that I don't normally take, there, I take them because there are promotions", she explains at the microphone from Europe 1. 

"We can't do it at the end of the month"

This mother of four hunts down bargains with her notebook full of discount coupons.

But the cap on promotions wanted by Parliament promises to be a drastic drop in its purchasing power, she says.

"For these races, I had it for 600 euros. And thanks to the promotions, I got it for 300 euros. So it comes back to me at half the price it should be."

A plus for her, "because, with the prices which have risen sharply, we can no longer do it at the end of the month", notes the mother of the family. 

Every penny counts, she continues.

An observation that Alain, retired, also draws up.

The latter is especially worried about the end of rebates on laundry.

"The initial price is 16.99 euros, but thanks to the promotions, it comes down to four euros. So (if the promotions disappear), inevitably, it affects purchasing power. We will continue to run the washing machine , but honestly, it's a really bad thing." 

Last hope for Alain, as for all the clients met: that Parliament blocks the bill in a joint committee.