France: Total to provide €50 million in fuel to healthcare staff

The French oil company will provide free fuel for professionals working in hospitals to support the struggle against the coronavirus.

The Total Group has decided to support healthcare staff of French hospitals mobilized in the fight against the Covid-19 virus by supplying them with fuel for their travel.

In consultation with France’s health authorities, Total will provide hospitals with gasoline vouchers worth up to €50 million that can be used at Total stations.

“In this period of crisis, Total’s teams remain mobilized to enable French people to make all their necessary travel arrangements. With its nationwide network, Total is working alongside those who are fighting the epidemic everywhere. Which is why the Group has decided to make this practical gesture of support for our hospital staff, who are working to ensure the health of patients,” Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of Total.

In addition, the Total Foundation will contribute €5 million to the Pasteur Institute and to hospital and health associations involved in the fight against Covid-19.