24-10-2022, 05:48 PM
Written By
Ajeet Kumar
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French President Emmanuel Macron slammed the United States for selling gas for more than 3-4 times higher than the domestic rates. Calling the practice a "double standard", Macron said the US-made policies "left Europe with no option other than paying the demanded price". The critical remarks from Paris came as the country has been witnessing an abrupt surge of gas prices ever since the two countries-- Russia and Ukraine-- indulged in a full-fledged war. Moreover, Macron has been facing tough responses from his citizens, who have been demanding a respite from the increasing energy prices. Besides, workers in French oil refineries TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil have also been staging a protest for more than two weeks.
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According to a report by OilPrice.com, US natural gas exports to France increased 421% during the first eight months of this year. On the other hand, LNG prices increased by 1094% in August alone.
https://www.republicworld.com/world-news...eshow.html
Ajeet Kumar
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French President Emmanuel Macron slammed the United States for selling gas for more than 3-4 times higher than the domestic rates. Calling the practice a "double standard", Macron said the US-made policies "left Europe with no option other than paying the demanded price". The critical remarks from Paris came as the country has been witnessing an abrupt surge of gas prices ever since the two countries-- Russia and Ukraine-- indulged in a full-fledged war. Moreover, Macron has been facing tough responses from his citizens, who have been demanding a respite from the increasing energy prices. Besides, workers in French oil refineries TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil have also been staging a protest for more than two weeks.
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According to a report by OilPrice.com, US natural gas exports to France increased 421% during the first eight months of this year. On the other hand, LNG prices increased by 1094% in August alone.
https://www.republicworld.com/world-news...eshow.html