Macron secures 200,000 tonnes of extra diesel per month from UAE, Bahrain

France 24 reports: French President Emmanuel Macron has secured the delivery of an additional 200,000 tonnes of diesel per month from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, the French presidency said on Tuesday.

Macron is undertaking a tour of key energy suppliers in the Gulf in an effort to secure oil and diesel and bring down prices in France, after a weekend of violent protests over soaring living costs. FRANCE 24'S Tarek Kaï reports from Doha, Qatar.

This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Bahrain, French President Emmanuel Macron and UAE.

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Location

France · Europe

Reported by

France 24

First reported

20 Oct 2026, 19:19 IST

Key names

Bahrain, French President Emmanuel Macron, UAE, Macron

Section

World

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