France: Institute Proposes New Annual Road Tax to Offset Revenue Decline
Facing declining fuel tax revenues due to rising gasoline prices and increased electric vehicle sales, a French institute proposes reinstating an annual vignette for motorists to offset losses without reducing fuel taxes.
Daniel Weiss
September 28, 2026 · 1 min read
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In France, gasoline consumption is decreasing due to soaring prices and the rise of electric vehicles, leading to a drop in tax revenues for the state.
To address this shortfall, an institute proposes reintroducing an annual vignette for motorists, a new road tax aimed at compensating for the reduced revenues from fuel taxes without lowering the latter.