Thomas Ménagé

Thomas Ménagé is a public figure advocating for a reduction in the Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel in France. He believes this is the most equitable solution to address the recent surge in fuel prices, which he attributes to the ongoing Israeli-American offensive in Iran that began in late February 2026. Ménagé recently appeared on "Questions Politiques," a program broadcast on France Inter, franceinfo TV, and Le Monde, on Sunday, March 29, 2026, to promote this policy. His advocacy is particularly relevant given the concurrent protests by truck drivers and coach operators in Paris on Monday, March 30, 2026, who are demanding additional government assistance to cope with the rising fuel costs. Ménagé estimates that lowering the VAT would cost the government approximately 12 billion euros annually.