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flag France conducts 500 fuel price checks amid global oil surge and Middle East tensions.

flag French authorities are conducting 500 surprise inspections at petrol stations from March 9 to 11 to monitor fuel prices amid a surge in global oil costs following disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. flag Prices rose by up to 28 cents per litre for diesel and 11 cents for petrol, with regional variations. flag The government warns against unjustified hikes linked to Middle East tensions, though no immediate tax cuts or aid for low-income households have been announced. flag Discussions continue at EU and G7 levels on releasing emergency oil reserves.

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