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Macron secures extra Gulf diesel during tour amid French fuel crisis
President Emmanuel Macron secured an additional 200,000 tonnes of diesel a month from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, the French presidency said, raising France's commitments to 295,000 tonnes monthly, just over 10% of consumption. He began a state visit to Qatar, where the two countries signed a security cooperation plan. Rights groups urged him to raise human rights concerns in Bahrain.
Why it matters
The supply deals are aimed at easing French fuel prices that helped trigger the nationwide protests.
Background
France imports most of its diesel, and Gulf supply has been disrupted by attacks on shipping around the Strait of Hormuz. France has long-standing defense and energy ties with Gulf states.
The story so far
- Macron starts Gulf tour seeking extra diesel and petrol supplies
- Macron secures extra Gulf diesel during tour amid French fuel crisis
- Macron makes surprise Riyadh visit and secures Gulf fuel supplies
Sources
- Al Jazeera ↗Oct 20, 12:33 PM ET
- France 24 ↗Oct 20, 9:49 AM ET
- Euronews ↗Oct 20, 1:35 PM ET
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