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world France 24 En 2026-03-24

France takes small steps to mitigate fuel price rise amid Middle East war

France has announced measures to limit the impact of rising fuel prices, but fishing associations say they are insufficient.


The French government has announced steps to limit the impact of rising crude oil prices on consumers and businesses, including easing some payroll levies and extending deadlines for tax payments. But fishing associations dismissed the package as "mini-measures" falling far short of what is needed.

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