Good news for professionals who braced for a cut this Monday. The aides carburant, slated to end on August 31, 2026, are finally reconduites for the sectors most dependent on fuel. In Île-de-France as elsewhere, companies that refuel in large quantities (haulage operators, construction tradespeople, farmers, fishermen) can breathe a sigh of relief.
The government’s energy minister and spokesperson, Maud Bregeon, said this morning on BFMTV and RMC that this aid will not be suspended. On the contrary, the government plans to continue backing the hardest-hit businesses as fuel prices rise.
The government is prioritizing sectors whose activity hits hardest at the pump. Think road haulage operators, construction firms, farmers and fishermen — groups the government regularly cites. These sectors have already benefited from targeted support since the spring, such as the boost to aid for non-road diesel (GNR).
Maud Bregeon promises that the government will not close the online portals or the service counters. The most fragile businesses will therefore be able to keep submitting their requests in the weeks ahead. The scope and the exact duration of this extension still need to be defined, following new meetings planned with the affected sectors.
Don’t get this wrong. In addition to aid for professional sectors, there is a lump-sum grant called "grands rouleurs" reserved for low‑income workers who use their vehicle to get to work. This €100 flat-rate allowance per vehicle, created by decree in April 2026, is aimed at employees and the self‑employed who meet income conditions and drive a lot (at least 15 km per one-way commute, or 8,000 km per year).
For this specific scheme, the window closes on August 31, 2026. Applicants still have a few hours to test their eligibility and submit their request via the official simulator on impots.gouv.fr. The full eligibility criteria and the step-by-step application process are laid out on Service-Public.
Another signal from the government: the energy voucher is expected to be extended as well. This aid, paid to the most modest households, ranges from 150 to 277 euros depending on circumstances. The administration plans to keep it in the 2027 budget to continue supporting households as energy prices stay high. Details on how this program works are available at info.gouv.fr.
In a context where the price per litre has climbed back above €2 at many Île-de-France stations, these announcements are being watched closely by professionals. The government must now follow through and lay out, in the coming days, the exact timetable for these extensions. We are keeping a close eye on the decisions to come.
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