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Oct 20, 2026 at 10:11 AM ET
Macron secures extra diesel supplies from UAE, Bahrain
By The BriefBrief
French President Emmanuel Macron secured an additional 200,000 tonnes of diesel per month from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, the French presidency said Tuesday. He is touring Gulf energy suppliers to secure oil and diesel and bring down prices in France after a weekend of violent protests over soaring living costs. Experts questioned whether the shipments would affect prices.
WHO: French President Emmanuel Macron
WHAT: Macron secured an additional 200,000 tonnes of diesel per month from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, according to the French presidency.
WHEN: Oct 20, 2026
WHERE: France
WHY: The tour is aimed at securing oil and diesel supplies and bringing down prices in France, the French presidency said.
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