Jean-Louis Schilansky

Jean-Louis Schilansky is the former president of the Union Française des Industries Pétrolières (Ufip), a French organization representing the petroleum industry. He has recently been featured in news articles due to his expert commentary on the rising fuel prices and potential fuel shortages in France. He appeared as a guest on BFM-Economie on April 6th to discuss these issues. Schilansky has stated that the world cannot do without the oil that passes through the Strait of Hormuz. He also believes that the French government is hesitant to reduce fuel taxes due to financial constraints. Furthermore, he characterizes the current situation not as a shortage but as a logistical problem. He has also commented on the government's proposed "Prêt Flash Carburant" (Fuel Flash Loan) to support small businesses, dismissing them as insufficient measures.