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

French President Emmanuel Macron has secured commitments for an additional 200,000 tonnes of diesel per month from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. This brings French commitments to 295,000 tonnes a month, just over 10 percent of consumption. The deals aim to alleviate soaring fuel prices and unrest in France.

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  • ✓ France secured 200,000 tonnes of additional diesel per month from the UAE and Bahrain.
  • ✓ French commitments now stand at 295,000 tonnes of diesel per month.
  • ✓ The new supplies cover just over 10 percent of France's diesel consumption.
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Macron secured additional diesel supplies from the UAE and Bahrain, increasing France's monthly commitments to 295,000 tonnes.

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  1. Macron secures Gulf diesel deals as France battles fuel shortages

    French President Emmanuel Macron has secured commitments for an additional 200,000 tonnes of diesel per month from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. This brings French commitments to 295,000 tonnes a month, just over 10 percent of consumption. The deals aim to alleviate soaring fuel prices and unrest in France.

    Why it matters

    France has been experiencing protests and violence due to rising fuel prices. Macron's Gulf tour seeks to secure energy supplies and strategic support. The country is trying to diversify its energy sources amid the ongoing crisis.

    What is confirmed

    • France secured 200,000 tonnes of additional diesel per month from the UAE and Bahrain.
    • French commitments now stand at 295,000 tonnes of diesel per month.
    • The new supplies cover just over 10 percent of France's diesel consumption.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain agreed to supply France with diesel through TotalEnergies.

    What to watch next

    • Implementation of the diesel supply deals
    • Impact on fuel prices in France
    • Further developments in France's energy diversification efforts
    Sources used for this update (16)
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    2. Fox News — Macron jets out of riot-torn France for Gulf trip as political pressure mounts
    3. France 24 — Macron secures diesel deals on Gulf visit as fuel prices stoke unrest in France
    4. Le Monde.fr — Macron starts Gulf tour after protests and violence in France
    5. Euronews.com — France's Macron begins state visit to Qatar as part of wider Gulf tour
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    7. Al Jazeera — Macron lines up more Gulf diesel as France battles soaring fuel prices
    8. Bloomberg.com — France’s Macron Secures Qatar LNG Supplies for Winter Period
    9. Euronews.com — Macron calls for extreme caution in Gulf, secures critical gas deal in Qatar state visit
    10. The National — France’s diesel deal with Gulf states will not make fuel 'cheap overnight’ for European country
    11. CGTN — France protests continue as Macron visits Middle East for oil supplies
    12. Al Jazeera — Qatar, France call for opening of Hormuz and Gaza ceasefire implementation
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