The CGT's secretary-general criticises the fuel subsidy scheme for high-mileage drivers as wholly inadequate in the face of rising petrol prices.
As the government extends targeted aid measures, the opposition and several presidential candidates are calling for more ambitious policies, risking significant impacts on public finances and climate goals, according to Le Monde.
Government spokesperson Maud Bregeon mentioned on France Inter a relief program aimed at "French people who work," against a backdrop of social tension linked to fuel costs.
Facing a surge in store thefts, major retailers are tightening surveillance on certain food items, a phenomenon several observers link to growing financial hardship in France.
The Republican candidate laid out his proposals Tuesday to raise wages and lower energy and fuel prices, while criticizing the positions of Jean-Luc Mélenchon and Marine Le Pen on the issue.
The concurrent rise in fuel, gas, and electricity prices is straining household purchasing power and driving up production costs for businesses.
As police officers, fishermen, students and teachers demonstrated across France on September 15, the Republican candidate took to the podium to address solutions to mounting social discontent.
More than 4,900 restaurants have gone under since the start of the year, up 7% compared to 2025, according to Le Monde.