French government scales up targeted fuel price relief

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What happened

Under pressure to help businesses and workers cope with soaring fuel prices, the French government has announced it will expand targeted energy relief for those most affected.

The new measures will cost €450 million, bringing the total so far to €1.4 billion.

Key facts

  • The new measures will cost €450 million, bringing the total so far to €1.4 billion.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:54:51 UTC.

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