The price of a liter of gasoline at the pump has matched that of diesel, going from 1.50€ to 1.99€, while diesel has increased from 1.99€ to 2.30€. In parallel, the price of a gas cylinder has climbed from 24.50€ to 27€.
“Cela reste relativement raisonnable en comparaison des tarifs pratiqués en métropole, d’où je suis revenue il y a trois jours,” noted a driver yesterday morning at the exit of the Total station in Tsoundzou 1. She believes that this impact is perfectly understandable given Mayotte’s dependence on the mainland and the European Union as a whole, which in turn heavily rely on Gulf countries.
“Our insularity is both an advantage in certain areas, but also a great inconvenience in others. What is especially lacking at this moment are the support measures devised by the state in mainland France. Once again, Mayotte is the forgotten one when it comes to national solidarity, despite being much more exposed than the neighboring department of Reunion. Here, no regional president takes decisive action, unlike Ms. Huguette Bello, to protect the purchasing power of citizens. Our authorities give the impression that nothing is happening and that everything is fine,” concluded the driver, disheartened.
Following her, Moustoipha A.M. behind the wheel of his work vehicle, takes the situation with a philosophical approach as trying to reverse the trend would be impossible.
“I transport patients from their homes to their healthcare facilities in Kaweni. The majority of my clientele is in Petite-Terre; therefore, I make multiple crossings by barge. Currently, a full tank of my vehicle only lasts twenty days in a month, compared to thirty before. So, I can’t say that I don’t feel the impact of the increase in the price of gasoline at the pump.”
Always smiling and composed, he wonders about the other economic players in Mayotte who are bearing the brunt of the consequences of this distant yet impactful war.
Context: The article discusses the rising fuel prices in Mayotte and the impact on local residents and businesses. It also highlights concerns about potential future price increases in other essential goods.
Fact Check: The content is a mix of information from local residents and workers expressing their thoughts on the rising fuel prices in Mayotte and the wider economic implications for the region.
