Macron Orders Government to Secure Fuel Supplies as Prices Rise
French government spokesperson says president is in regular contact with US and Iranian counterparts seeking a 'peaceful reopening' of the Strait of Hormuz.
French President Emmanuel Macron has directed his government to take steps to secure the country's fuel supplies as prices rise, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
A French government spokesperson said Macron is holding regular discussions with his American and Iranian counterparts, aiming for what was described as a "peaceful reopening" of the Strait of Hormuz.
The strait, a key global shipping route for oil and gas, has been at the center of regional tensions that have contributed to disruptions in energy markets, according to the report.
The spokesperson did not provide further details on the specific measures the government has been instructed to take to secure fuel supplies domestically.
Anadolu Agency did not report additional comments from the Élysée Palace or from French energy officials regarding the timeline or scope of the directive.
Further details on the diplomatic discussions between France, the United States and Iran, as well as their outcomes, were not immediately available.
Sources
- French president directs government to secure fuel supplies amid rising prices — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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