French government scales up targeted fuel price relief

France24 - Sep 22, 2026

Under pressure to help businesses and workers cope with soaring fuel prices, the French government has announced it will expand targeted energy relief for those most affected. The new measures will cost €450 million, bringing the total so far to €1.4 billion. Meanwhile, as French president Emmanuel Macron calls for allowing more biofuels to be added to diesel, we speak with an expert on the potential environmental impact of a rapid ramp-up in biofuel use.

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