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Briefing: French industry hit hard by the energy crisis caused by Middle East war

Strategic angle: The ongoing conflict in the Arabian-Persian Gulf is significantly affecting French industrial sectors reliant on fossil fuels.

Editorial Staff · April 2, 2026 · 1 min read

Rising fuel prices are impacting multiple industrial sectors in France.

The crisis is linked to the ongoing war in the Arabian-Persian Gulf.

Industries dependent on oil and gas are facing severe challenges.