Macron Calls on EU to Tackle Soaring Energy Prices
- On Monday, official government figures revealed that around 16 percent of France's nearly 10,000 petrol stations were experiencing fuel shortages, leaving drivers struggling to access fuel at the cheapest pumps.
- Conflicts in Iran and Yemen have severely disrupted global diesel supplies, pushing the national average price to about $2.64 a liter—a 41 percent increase since February. French President Emmanuel Macron attributes the crisis to geopolitical factors, not government decisions.
- Data indicates the Pays de la Loire region faces the worst impact, with 20 percent of stations affected. Roole Media reported that 33 percent of TotalEnergies stations were out of fuel on September 17.
- Deputy Minister for Energy Maud Bregeon stated, "I want to reassure people once again that the supply chains are not facing any abnormal difficulties," while Macron emphasized the government's responsibility regarding public finances.
- Activists have called for demonstrations on October 17, with National Secretary of France's Communist Party Fabien Roussel pledging support for the movement amid fears of unrest similar to the 2018 Yellow Vest protests.
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