An organization representing road transporters in France has expressed surprise and concern over the government's decision not to renew fuel aid for the sector. Bruce Aiglehoux, secretary general of the European Road Transporters Organization in Île-de-France, said he was "surprised" on September 3 when the government announced that road transporters would be excluded from an extension of targeted fuel aid. He emphasized that the sector had not been informed of this decision, even though they are currently in negotiations with the government for a third round of aid. Aiglehoux criticized the government's move, stating that transporters play a crucial role in delivering goods and feeding the population. He called the decision "sincerely incomprehensible," pointing out that 80% of eligible transporters who submitted compliant applications in the first aid round received support covering April to July. For May, applications are now closed, but transporters are still waiting a month for the government to process these requests and determine who will receive aid. The secretary general noted that the current situation is particularly challenging because the negotiations are happening in September, and during this time, the government is saying there will be no fourth round of aid. He explained that transporters have not been able to pass on the increased fuel costs to their customers, meaning they are bearing these expenses themselves. This financial strain has made the lack of continued aid even more difficult for the sector to manage. Aiglehoux reiterated that the transporters are actively working with the government to secure aid, but the recent announcement has left them in a state of uncertainty. He called for clearer communication and a reconsideration of the decision, highlighting the essential role of road transporters in maintaining the country's supply chains and the need for continued support during these challenging times.