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France Examines Refinery Capacity to Mitigate Diesel Price Volatility

3/24/2026

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France’s Energy Ministry is studying ways to increase capacity at the five refineries to cushion energy prices amid the Iran conflict.
Officials say there is no risk of fuel supply disruption, but diesel markets are tense.
France imported about 50% of its diesel before the conflict began, underscoring exposure to global price swings.
Prices for crude and refined products have been volatile since Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz.

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France’s Energy Ministry is studying ways to increase capacity at the five refineries to cushion energy prices amid the Iran conflict.
Officials say there is no risk of fuel supply disruption, but diesel markets are tense.
France imported about 50% of its diesel before the conflict began, underscoring exposure to global price swings.
Prices for crude and refined products have been volatile since Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz.