France announces crisis loans for firms hit by fuel-price surge
France said Friday it was launching an emergency loan programme to help small and medium-sized businesses exposed to soaring fuel prices driven by the war in the Middle East.
Hormuz crisis hits global fuel
- European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge The Independent —
- European ministers urge EU to impose windfall taxes on energy companies as prices spike ‘to ensure that this burden is distributed fairly’ Fortune —
- European drivers choke on rising diesel prices due to Iran conflict France 24 —
- Five EU States Call for Energy Windfall Profit Tax, Reuters Says Bloomberg —
- Fuel stations bracing for demand surge after Easter breaks amid 'shortage' threat Mirror —