But in The Morningthe minister clarified that in terms of security of supply, “there is no risk in the short term” and that he did not intend to “sow panic”. “There is no reason to panic, but we must monitor the situation,” said Prévot. The minister emphasizes, however, that we should not limit ourselves to looking at the price at the pump. The government must consider the “whole picture” and the wider risks. “This is why we must remain cautious, anticipate and prepare,” added Prévot.
Excise duties, reverse ratchet, strategic reserves: ways to reduce the energy bill
“The global shortage could affect us”
According to Prévot, several Asian and European countries have already taken measures to mitigate energy consumption. “The global shortage could also affect us,” recognizes the minister. This is why he believes that it can be useful to adapt our behavior and “to anticipate in order to guarantee our security of supply”.
At the same time, the government is examining possible measures against rising energy prices. According to Prévot, a kern will meet again on this subject on Friday. His party demands, just like the MR, the establishment of the reverse ratchet for fuel prices. When these exceed a certain threshold, this mechanism provides for a reduction in excise duties in order to mitigate the rise in prices.
