With fuel prices reaching over 2.30 euros per liter for diesel, partly due to tensions in the Middle East, the idea of limiting daily commutes between home and work is becoming more popular again. The French government, through Labor Minister Jean-Pierre Farandou, has encouraged the use of remote work where possible, as he emphasized during an interview on TF1 on September 21. This comes as many people are reconsidering their work habits due to the high cost of transportation and the ongoing effects of the global energy crisis. In the private sector, remote work must be regulated by a collective agreement, a company-established charter, or a mutual agreement between employer and employee. In the public sector, a circular issued on May 5, 2026, sets a limit of three days per week for remote work for full-time employees, while requiring at least two days per week to be spent at the workplace. This regulation aims to balance the flexibility of remote work with the need for in-person collaboration and oversight. The concept of remote work gained significant traction during the health crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. According to a study published in May 2026 by Insee, France’s national statistics institute, companies that continued to offer remote work options after the crisis experienced notable benefits. The study found that a 10-point increase in the proportion of remote workers was linked to a productivity growth of 0.7 to 1.0 percentage points between 2019 and 2022. These findings suggest that remote work can be an effective tool for maintaining or even improving productivity. As the cost of commuting rises, many companies and local authorities that had previously moved away from remote work may reconsider their policies. Some organizations are already exploring ways to reintroduce remote work options for their employees. If you have returned to working from home, we would like to hear about your experience—what financial and material conditions are you dealing with, and what is your mindset toward this new work arrangement?