POLITICS● LOW1h ago · Sep 23, 2026, 3:03 AM

French government doubles aid to drivers to head off fuel price crisis

Le Monde [en] · western europe

With gasoline and diesel prices surging again, the French government will issue a new €100 payment to drivers who use their cars for work. Around 5.5 million people in France will be eligible. The aim: to nip any potential protest movement in the bud.

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