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French diesel prices top €2.40 a litre as European fuel costs hit records
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· September 21, 2026
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Key points This surge is attributed to the disruption of global oil supplies and soaring refining costs, largely due to the Middle East war. Diesel prices have reached record levels, exceeding €2.
Diesel prices have reached record levels, exceeding €2.40 a litre. This surge is attributed to the disruption of global oil supplies and soaring refining costs, largely due to the Middle East war. As a result, diesel prices in France are now among the highest in the European Union.
Further details on this development are available from the source. The impact of the Middle East war on global oil supplies and refining costs continues to drive fuel prices upward.
Record diesel prices are being felt, with France experiencing some of the highest costs in the EU.
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Category: News Published: September 21, 2026 Source: Euronews Reading time: 1 min
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