Macron lines up more Gulf diesel as France battles soaring fuel prices

The UAE and Bahrain deals increase French commitments to 295,000 tonnes a month, just over 10 percent of consumption.
French President Emmanuel Macron has secured commitments for an extra 200,000 tonnes of diesel a month from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, according to the French presidency. The Elysee Palace announced the deals on Tuesday, before the preside... [3274 chars]
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