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French gas prices and the Middle East war
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French gas bills are about to rise another 5.8%, and the Middle East war is why
Households in France face another 5.8% increase in gas prices. Over 2026 as a whole, the average bill is set to rise 11.8%, or 143 euros, the energy regulator says.