Fuels: Brussels reform discreetly postponed and Russian refinery shut down

This reform that the government discreetly postponed after the 2027 presidential election and which will increase the price of fuel

Brussels wants to force Member States to introduce a new additional cost on products such as fuel and heating oil. Faced with fear of rekindling the anger of the yellow vests, the current majority wants to leave the file to the next executive.

“We are preparing for the worst-case scenario”: in Russia, a major refinery shut down at least six months after a Ukrainian attack

This situation could worsen the fuel supply difficulties which have affected motorists and businesses in Russia in recent months.