On October 20, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron secured commitments for 295,000 metric tons of diesel per month from the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia during a Gulf tour. This new supply aims to alleviate domestic fuel shortages and address widespread public anger in France over high fuel prices and rising costs of living.

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