The travel occurs while France is experiencing widespread rioting. Macron intends to use the tour of the Gulf States to secure energy stability and mitigate the domestic economic pressure causing civil unrest.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Macron Visits Gulf States to Cut Fuel Costs Despite Riots
Geopolitics2 days ago
A diplomatic mission to the Middle East begins tonight to tackle the high cost of living affecting French households. President Emmanuel Macron will visit Gulf countries to negotiate fuel prices, which he says have risen as a result of the war between the US and Israel against Iran.
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