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SEE: How France’s car fuel prices compare with others in Europe

We look at the petrol and diesel prices in 12 European countries

French law could be changed to allow petrol to be sold at a loss

The measure would last for six months from December 1 and is aimed at fighting rising inflation. Small service stations say they will need help to cope

French firm invents kit to convert petrol cars into plug-in hybrids

The technology is not cheap but will allow older cars to bypass emission regulations in French cities

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Car charging points on increase in France but costs more than diesel

But with a projected ban on new diesel and petrol cars by 2035, the government believes expanding the charging network is crucial

What is the latest with France’s petrol and diesel shortages?

All oil refineries are now unblocked but shortages persist in the region around Paris and to the south-west of the French capital

Easter driving latest: traffic news, fuel shortages, petrol price cuts

Amid fuel shortages and Easter traffic, there is a glimmer of good news for drivers hitting the roads this weekend

Petrol workers requisitioned in France as shortages begin to bite

The action comes as 40% of petrol stations are closed in the southern French department surrounding Marseille

Unions say French ‘fuel shortages will intensify’. Are they right?

Fuel workers have warned drivers to fill up as refinery strikes continue. We look at where shortages are and at what level

Refinery blockades: Tips on how to find petrol and diesel in France

While only a small percentage of petrol stations have reported shortages, here are some tips on finding fuel should the situation worsen

Winter tyres, 90km/h: Five November updates for drivers in France

From extended fuel discounts to snow tyres in certain departments, we look at what motorists should be aware of this month

What’s coming up in the week of 29 August in France?

Increased financial help for drivers, a last chance to buy a discounted rail card, the return to school, an American film festival and more

French service station petrol-diesel error costs customers dear

The supplier of a Charente petrol station mixed up the different storage tanks, leading drivers to fill up with the wrong fuel

EU votes to ban new petrol and diesel cars in Europe from 2035

Proponents call the decision ‘historic and revolutionary’, but some have said it is hypocritical, and the bloc still needs to negotiate the finer points

Why diesel prices are falling but petrol prices still rising in France

A less panicked market and tax differences may help to explain the differing costs, a fuel expert has said

Diesel prices reach historic highs in France, averaging €1.53/litre

Current fuel prices are higher than the 2018 record that sparked the gilets jaunes protests

Brittany fuel shortages are spreading, map shows

Many petrol stations have run out of fuel due to protests over plans to end a tax break for fuel used on building sites – Brittany is especially affected.

Fuel prices in France dip to lowest level in 2018

Cost of a litre of petrol or diesel has fallen by up to 15 cents a litre since October

Gilets Jaunes warn of regular Paris protests

Regular Saturday demonstrations could take place on Champs-Elysées, a spokesman for the group has said

Macron speech 'offers clear answer' to gilets jaunes

But government will stand firm on plans to increase taxes on petrol and diesel

Support for gilets jaunes protest increasing

Survey shows that more than three-quarters of French people support continuing fuel price protests

Gilets Jaunes: Sixth day of blockades across France

Further disruption to traffic expected in several French regions, but fuel supplies are still getting through authorities insist as they call on motorists again not to panic buy fuel

Diesel thieves rigged pumps to charge €0

Service stations lost thousands of litres of diesel after thieves reset pumps using simple internet passwords to charge €0 per litre.

Diesels face stricter CT tests in pollution crackdown

Owners of diesel vehicles face stiffer new contrôle technique tests from January 1... the second major change to the French MOT in eight months and aimed at ridding streets of vehicles putting out black smoke.

Gilets Jaunes: Drivers stranded as protests continue

Motorists spent Tuesday night in their cars on the A10 in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, and protesters have called for a mass demonstration in Paris on Saturday

Gilets Jaunes: Macron defends rising fuel prices

President insists that recent increases are due to rising oil prices

Two ways to help cover rising fuel costs

President Macron hints at aid for poorer households struggling with soaring costs

More funds for green prime after cash ran out

The government has increased the budget allocated to a state bonus scheme for scrapping a polluting car to buy a cleaner car by 47% for next year, after the agency paying it ‘ran out of money’ this year.

French farmers plan fuel blockade in palm oil row

A total 13 oil refineries and fuel depots targeted as farmers protest against continued palm oil imports for use in biofuels

Diesel

SEE: How France’s car fuel prices compare with others in Europe

French law could be changed to allow petrol to be sold at a loss

French firm invents kit to convert petrol cars into plug-in hybrids

Car charging points on increase in France but costs more than diesel

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