Question 13578 — energy and fuels

Summary

Mr. Laurent Mazaury draws the attention of the Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industrial, Energy and Digital Sovereignty to the sudden and unjustified increase in fuel prices observed in service stations, particularly in the 11th district of Yvelines. Since the start of the escalation of tensions in the Middle East in March 2026, prices at the pump have jumped by more than 10 cents per liter in a few days. The argument systematically put forward by distributors is the risk of blocking the Strait of Hormuz. However, the MP would like to point out that oil transiting through this strait represents less than 4% of French imports of crude oil. The country's dependence on this geographical area is therefore marginal. Nothing, in terms of actual supply flows, justifies an immediate impact of such magnitude on the portfolio of the French. This situation raises fears of abusive speculation on stocks purchased well before the start of tensions. While the inhabitants of Yvelines, many of whom are dependent on their vehicles to work, are already experiencing persistent inflation, this additional drain is unacceptable. He asks him what emergency measures the Government intends to take to initiate strict controls on the margins of oil companies and distributors via the DGCCRF, but also sanction speculative behavior which is based on a geopolitical pretext without technical basis for France and, finally, guarantee total transparency on the origin of the refined oil currently sold at the pump.

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