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EconomyFrench government expands targeted fuel-price relief
Facing pressure to support businesses and workers hit by soaring fuel prices, the French government says it will expand targeted energy relief for those most affected. The new measures will cost €450 million, taking the total so far to €1.4 billion. President Emmanuel Macron is also calling for more biofuels to be added to diesel, prompting questions about the environmental impact of a rapid expansion.