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France’s €450M aid targets energy costs amid heating rises

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 10:42 PM UTC · How we work

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Baker Kevin Luce pays 2,230 euros for heating oil after a 50% price rise since the Iran war.
Luce keeps basic baguettes at 1 euro despite higher fuel costs.
France announced a 450-million-euro aid package to offset soaring energy costs.
Subsidies of 48-277 euros will aid 5.8 million families with winter bills.
National Rally MP Christine Loir urges cutting heating-oil taxes because over 10% of L’Eure homes rely on oil.

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Baker Kevin Luce pays 2,230 euros for heating oil after a 50% price rise since the Iran war.
Luce keeps basic baguettes at 1 euro despite higher fuel costs.
France announced a 450-million-euro aid package to offset soaring energy costs.
Subsidies of 48-277 euros will aid 5.8 million families with winter bills.
National Rally MP Christine Loir urges cutting heating-oil taxes because over 10% of L’Eure homes rely on oil.