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TotalEnergies pledges to keep petrol price cap until 2024 in France

The firm also promises to open 20 new fuel service stations in rural areas

How do I dispose of old fioul oil if change heating system in France?

You must in fact remove your entire tank and grants are available to help with this. We explain

Can I get France’s wood fuel support payment as well as that for oil?

France’s government is sending people on lower incomes who use energy sources such as heating oil or wood payments to help with their rising bills

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Heating oil help in France: Who is eligible and how is it being paid?

Those who benefit are receiving €100-€200 from the government to help with their winter bills

Can I still get an oil boiler in my French home if no other option?

It has been illegal to install new oil-fired boilers in France since July 1 this year but one reader signed a quote for one last year

France approves €230m aid for households that heat homes with oil

Heating your home in this way is on average twice as expensive as using wood, gas, or electricity, but 3.5 million households still use the method

Sunflower oil shortage prompts recipe changes to shop foods in France

Labels on everyday products may not reflect the replacement of sunflower oil with other ingredients for up to six months

Rush to stock up on oil and flour in France: sales up 55% on 2021

A series of unprecedented shocks, such as Covid, supply chain issues and the war in Europe, are pushing households to hoard basic necessities, a data analysis firm claims

Cold-pressed oils are perfect for autumn salads

Guénard in Vierzon create award-winning oils

France limits oil exploration

The new French administration tackles climate change with oil and gas exploration ban

Melon salad makes most of olive oil

Reader sends in melon salad recipe that is ‘very tasty, light meal, ideal for a summer’

Oil

TotalEnergies pledges to keep petrol price cap until 2024 in France

How do I dispose of old fioul oil if change heating system in France?

Can I get France’s wood fuel support payment as well as that for oil?

Heating oil help in France: Who is eligible and how is it being paid?

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