France's Government Spokesperson Maud Bregeon addresses media following an intergovernmental meeting with fuel distributors and representatives of the agricultural sector at the French Economy and Finance Ministry in Paris on March 12, 2026. In response to soaring prices at the pump linked to the war in the Middle East, France's Prime minister requested yesterday proposals to protect consumers, while some retailers are already anticipating sharp price drops as early as this week. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP via Getty Images)