Diesel Crisis: French Fishermen Block Ports
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French fishermen blocked the entrances to two Mediterranean ports and a fuel depot on Wednesday. The protest targets the rising price of diesel, which has reached near-record levels.
The price surge is linked to the ongoing US-Iran war. In response, the government has increased fuel subsidies for the fishing industry.