Macron lines up more Gulf diesel as France battles soaring fuel prices
The UAE and Bahrain deals increase French commitments to 295,000 tonnes a month, just over 10 percent of consumption.
Al Jazeera English reports that the UAE and Bahrain deals increase French commitments to 295,000 tonnes a month, just over 10 percent of consumption.
This business story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Macron, Gulf and UAE.
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