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.

  • @[email protected]
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    -171 year ago

    If fuel prices are artificially lowered in a country, it will be an advantage for local companies to the detriment of competitors based in other countries. I wonder how the EU can allow such a form of protectionism. Oh, silly me, I just forgot EU == France 🤣

    • @[email protected]
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      121 year ago

      As a German I feel offended that you don’t attribute anything bad in the EU to Germany.

    • @[email protected]
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      61 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.

      • @[email protected]
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        01 year ago

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