Rivals cry foul as French oil giant TotalEnergies keeps gas prices capped below national average

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What happened

French motorists are flocking to gas stations operated by TotalEnergies, where gasoline prices are capped, but its rivals are accusing the oil giant of unfair competition with the government's support.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:32:07 UTC.

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