Fuel prices in France have risen significantly, with diesel approaching 2.40 euros per liter and SP95 E10 exceeding 2.15 euros. While the government has refused to implement a generalized reduction in fuel taxes, several presidential candidates, including Bruno Retailleau (LR), Fabien Roussel (PCF), and Sarah Knafo (Reconquête), have proposed eliminating or suspending the CEE (Energy Savings Certificates), which are said to add approximately 15 cents per liter to fuel prices. These certificates, funded by energy suppliers such as EDF and TotalEnergies, require companies to finance energy consumption reduction initiatives, which are often passed on to consumers. Since July 2025, the CEE has been funding aids for the purchase of electric vehicles, replacing the ecological bonus previously funded by the state budget. The automotive industry in France has strongly opposed the potential removal of the CEE, with groups such as Avere-France, the Automotive Platform (PFA), Mobilians, Sesamlld, and the CSIAM issuing a joint statement on September 30. They argue that abruptly removing the CEE would cause a "major shock" for the automotive sector, potentially leading to a decline in the market for electric vehicles, which is still in development. The CEE bonus, ranging from 3,600 to 6,200 euros depending on household income, is described as an "indispensable" aid that helps many motorists afford electric vehicles, which remain expensive for many. The industry also warns that removing the CEE without an alternative solution would deprive households and professionals of the assistance needed to access more economical vehicles. The statement highlights that the CEE is "the main lever for funding the essential aids for the transition to electric mobility and for supporting the market." It also notes an "unprecedented" crisis for the automotive industry, marked by a "collapse of more than a quarter of sales since 2020," more significant than the decline observed at the European level. Despite this, electric cars have reached 38.2% of new car registrations in France in August, a record. The signatories also express concerns about the potential impact on employment, as the automotive industry has already lost 50,000 jobs since 2020. While sales of electric cars have been boosted by the rise in fuel prices, the industry emphasizes the need for a pre-defined alternative solution before any elimination of the CEE.