The energy deals follow a weekend of violent nationwide unrest where 550,000 people protested and rioters looted approximately 1,500 shops. French police reported that individuals in Paris, Marseille, and Lyon are armed with AK47s and Scorpion submachine guns, while over 2,000 people have been detained and 600 security personnel injured. In Limoges, the town hall was set on fire, causing a partial roof collapse. A constitutional expert noted that Macron's decision to travel abroad while these riots persisted may appear "out of touch" and suggest a power vacuum.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Commit 295K Tons of Monthly Diesel to France
Commodities17 hours ago
Fuel shipments from the Gulf are scheduled to arrive in France within the coming weeks to mitigate a domestic cost of living crisis. The UAE and Bahrain have each committed to provide 100,000 tons of diesel per month, with Saudi Arabia providing an additional 95,000 tons, according to the French presidency. President Emmanuel Macron secured the agreements during a tour of Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain, and Qatar to offset surging prices caused by the U.S.-Iran war and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Current diesel prices in France average €2.36 a liter and Brent crude is trading near $108 a barrel.
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