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Rising energy prices in France drive consumer costs higher

Soaring fuel prices are squeezing French households, while G7 plans to release emergency reserves amid disrupted shipping routes.

Peter Humi 
Press TV, Paris

Anger at the pumps in France, as soaring fuel prices put more pressure on household budgets. G7 leaders have now agreed to release emergency oil and diesel reserves to ease the crisis sparked by the US and Israel’s aggression on Iran. But with vital shipping routes still disrupted, how much relief will motorists see?