Inflation is also felt at the pump. In the first week of January, the average fuel price increased by 13.29 cents. “I live alone, I have a pension for my child, and I have to travel every day by car to go to my work, says Adrien, a reader who responded to our call for testimonials. I get more than the Smic. But gas is putting a big dent in my budget. »
One of the reasons for this increase: the end of rebates at the pump in 2022. The government has decided to replace the existing measures with targeted aid, intended for the 50% of the least well-off households. Readers testify to 20 minutes how this aid will help them… or not.
Indeed, many readers simply do not benefit from this help. “I’m not eligible, so I continue to pay, eat less, go out less, spend less,” laments Karl. To benefit from the aid, the government writes that it is necessary “to belong to a tax household whose reference tax income per share in respect of income for the year 2021 is less than or equal to 14,700 euros”.
“I will not be able to claim this aid”
Some readers, who claim to be on the verge of receiving aid, see it as an injustice. “Unfortunately, I will not be able to claim this aid, it is still for low-income families or job seekers, regrets Laetitia. I don’t see why the rebate at the pump was not extended, because it affected everyone. An opinion shared by Dominique: “Those who have a slightly higher income, while remaining modest, and who travel long distances to work are penalized. This aid should apply to all workers, with a sliding scale based on income. »
Still, nearly 250,000 people asked for it from the first half-day, Monday, according to the mMinister Delegate for Public Accounts, Gabriel Attal. Alexandra will soon join them. “I’m going to make the request, but I’m far too busy saving all the pennies possible so as not to cut corners on the quality of the food I buy, on my consumption of gas, electricity, water… writes- she. Everything is timed, calculated. »
However, this boost is considered insufficient by some. “One hundred euros, that does not cover my additional costs for 2022 to go to work, continues Alexandra. Only one thing to hope for: that my old car doesn’t let go, we live in the countryside…” “Even if I was entitled to it, 100 euros, that’s not a lot when diesel goes up to two euros a litre, completes Hadrien. Fortunately, I can telecommute. But it digs into the budget enormously, I can’t let a tile fall on me, I won’t be able to pay it. To convince them, we will have to spend the second.