In response to soaring petrol prices, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is now considering the introduction of new targeted aid measures early next week. But how is the rest of Europe faring and what measures have they taken in response to soaring prices? Spain implemented a 30-cent reduction at the pump, Italy has capped some taxes, and Lithuania has cut train ticket prices in half.
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Pain at the pump: How Europe is tackling rising fuel prices
France 24
April 03, 2026
10:03 GMT
In response to soaring petrol prices, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is now considering the introduction of new targeted aid measures early next week. But how is the rest of Europe faring and what measures have they taken in response to soaring prices? Spain implemented a 30-cent reduction at the pump, Italy has capped some taxes, and Lithuania has cut train ticket prices in half.
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In response to soaring petrol prices, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is now considering the introduction of new targeted aid measures early next week. But how is the rest of Europe faring and what measures have they taken in response to soaring prices? Spain implemented a 30-cent reduction at the pump, Italy has capped some taxes, and Lithuania has cut train ticket prices in half.
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