In France, a massive jump in the price of diesel fuel is having a particularly onerous effect on the country's drivers. French economic policies from the 1970s and 80s turned the country into one of the most diesel-dependent nations in the Western world. But less and less of the fuel is being refined in France - leading to price spikes at the pump even more pronounced than for gasoline.
French drivers choke on soaring diesel prices
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Thu 09:15 - Die Welt
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Thu 09:24 - Die Welt
According to ADAC evaluations, diesel prices are rising to an all-time high
Thu 12:29 - Handelsblatt Politik
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Sat 00:17 - n-tv Politik
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Sat 04:14 - Tagesschau
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Sat 12:29 - Die Welt
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Sun 12:11 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Alles
Gas stations: Fuel prices continue to rise - diesel reaches new record high
Mon 12:08 - Handelsblatt Politik
Fuel costs: 2.48 euros: Diesel prices hit another record on Easter Monday
Mon 13:15 - Die Welt
Diesel prices jump from record to record
Mon 16:47 - Die Zeit Newsfeed
Refueling: Petroleum companies also increase fuel prices on the last Easter holiday
Tue 04:53 - Die Welt
Diesel prices jump from record to record
Tue 07:55 - La Libre (BE)
New record for the price of diesel from Wednesday
Tue 10:22 - France 24
French drivers choke on soaring diesel prices