Force Ouvrière (FO), a French labor union, is seeking support for Editis employees in Malesherbes and Tigery who are struggling with rising fuel costs for their daily commutes. The union has written to Dalila Zein, general director of Editis, Denis Olivennes, president of the company’s parent group, and Daniel Křetínský, the group’s shareholder, requesting urgent financial assistance to help cover the costs of fuel for employees who rely on personal vehicles to travel to work. Some employees travel tens of kilometers each day, and a large part of their salary is now spent on fuel. FO has proposed a financial aid system based on the distance between employees’ homes and their workplaces, offering compensation for fuel prices exceeding 1.50 € per liter. This threshold is not a legal requirement but a union suggestion. The union also recommends the use of fuel cards, increased reimbursement of commuting expenses, or a direct fuel allowance, noting that current laws do not require employers to cover fuel costs for personal vehicles, unlike public transport subscriptions. The current context in 2026 allows employers to offer more generous fuel allowances, with the government increasing the amount that can be given without triggering social contributions or taxes to up to 600 €. Additionally, a public fuel allowance of 100 € is proposed for lower-income workers who use personal vehicles for commutes longer than 30 kilometers round-trip, though this is subject to other conditions. As of 18 September 2026, the average price of SP95-E10 in Metropolitan France (excluding Corsica) was 2.15 € per liter, and diesel was 2.38 € per liter, all taxes included. This means the 1.50 € threshold proposed by FO is much lower than the current average price. FO also highlights Daniel Křetínský’s role as the majority shareholder of EP Group, which owns Editis, and his position as president and general director of EPH, a major shareholder in TotalEnergies. The union suggests that TotalEnergies fuel cards could be made available to affected employees or that an equivalent mechanism could be financed. However, the 4.2% stake in TotalEnergies does not mean EPH controls the company. FO argues that the responsibility of shareholders should also be considered when seeking solutions to the problem. FO’s actions coincide with a new government initiative aimed at addressing rising fuel prices, with Bercy (the French Ministry of Economy) planning a press conference to announce measures for households, companies, and affected professions. However, the union insists that Editis cannot wait for public policy and urges the company’s management to act immediately. FO is requesting a swift meeting and a clear response on what measures can be implemented in Malesherbes and Tigery, emphasizing that no employee should have to choose between filling their car with fuel and providing for their family. At the time of writing, the management of Editis had not yet responded to these requests. Some employees have expressed frustration over the lack of support, pointing out the apparent disparity in treatment between lower-level workers and management, who have access to company-funded vehicles and fuel.