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Macron addresses energy crisis, warns of 'hybrid attacks'

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President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that France would convene a G7 meeting dedicated to energy in the weeks to come as fuel prices soar amid the US-Iran war.

Key facts

  • President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that France would convene a G7 meeting dedicated to energy in the weeks to come as fuel prices soar amid the US-Iran war.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:53:50 UTC.

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