Le Figaro • April 13, 2026 21:08

A toll would be preferable to closing the Strait of Hormuz, says the boss of TotalEnergies

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Patrick Pouyanné a mis en garde contre les risques de tension sur l’approvisionnement mondial en pétrole et en produits raffinés si la situation devait perdurer au-delà de trois mois.

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A toll would be preferable to closing the Strait of Hormuz, says the boss of TotalEnergies

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Italy says EU should consider pausing budget rules if Iran crisis persists

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Italy rules out sending ships to patrol Hormuz Strait without U.N. mandate

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Dax starts with a strong plus – Merz wants to help secure shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

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Iran announces alternative routes to Hormuz Strait, local media reports

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Donald Trump: The US can easily open the Strait of Hormuz and seize the oil

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Estonia is ready to help the US in the Strait of Hormuz. There is one "but"

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