# French fishermen blockade ports over soaring fuel costs as budget fight looms

https://mins.news/en/item/62502

- France 24, 2026-09-17 11:24 UTC
- Society
- Original: http://www.france24.com/en/france/20260917-french-fishermen-blockade-ports-over-soaring-fuel-costs-as-budget-fight-looms

> Angered by surging fuel costs, French fishermen blocked entrances to oil depots and ports on Thursday. The action adds to a wave of protests across France as the embattled minority government works to settle a new budget before next year’s presidential and parliamentary elections.

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