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What changes in France this August for your budget?
Energy bills change for millions, savings accounts see new interest rates, and back-to-school grant paid out
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Is it really worth leaving the motorway in France to save on buying fuel?
Research shows this can depend on fuel type
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What changes for residents in France in August 2026
Bills will change for millions of households, fuel scheme extends, and savings accounts see new rates
France's promise on fuel money
President Macron has insisted he wants to help less well-off households with fuel bills despite standing his ground over higher taxes on vehicle fuel.
He said he wants to roll out nationally a scheme in Hauts-de-France giving €20/month to those earning less than twice the minimum wage who commute by car more than 30km/day. It also wants it to be made tax-exempt.
The chèque énergie, which helps households on modest incomes pay heating bills, is also being boosted, rising from an average €150 to €200 next year and being given to 5.6million households up from 3.6m.
