France: Government hosts energy meeting amid fuel price tensions

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What happened

The French government is holding urgent meetings today as it looks for ways to tackle rapidly rising fuel prices.

Drivers are paying record-high prices for diesel, as the war in Iran disrupts crude oil shipments from the Middle East.

Key facts

  • Drivers are paying record-high prices for diesel, as the war in Iran disrupts crude oil shipments from the Middle East.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:39:19 UTC.

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