UFC-Que Choisir demands "a citizen contribution" from oil companies
The UFC-Que Choisir called on Wednesday for the establishment of a "citizen contribution" for oil groups after the announcement by Total of a 2007 profit of more than 12 billion euros, in order to compensate for the "continued inflation" of fuel prices for consumers.
The consumer association "offers an incentive mechanism for a citizen contribution from oil companies", which would consist of an increase in their tax to 40%, she said in a press release.
This tax could return to its normal rate of 33% if these groups invest "a defined amount in renewable energies and / or if they contribute to the development of public transport", adds the UFC.
This source of financing "must be considered by the government and the actors of the Grenelle", according to the association which denounces the fact that consumers are "facing a continuous inflation of the fuel bill" while "the oil groups are raking in dizzying profits ".
The association had so far repeatedly called for the establishment of another mechanism, taking the form of an exceptional tax on the profits of oil tankers.
For its part, Total assured Wednesday that it had "kept its commitments" to moderating the rise in fuel prices in a context of soaring crude prices during 2007.
that would be a good idea, not to reduce the consumption of petroleum products, but to develop renewable energies and non-polluting public transport.
But, if they believe that TOTAL and the others will be dictated what to do with their profits, they dream
They will distribute dividends to shareholders and invest to get oil + gas in increasingly difficult places .......... it is not for tomorrow that the oil will not be exploited and consumed on earth
Thank you TOTAL
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