France launches emergency fuel crisis support for businesses. The government announced a new loan programme to help small and medium-sized firms in transportation, agriculture, and fisheries sectors struggling with soaring fuel costs triggered by Middle East tensions. Eligible companies can access up to 50,000 euros through streamlined digital applications, with funds available within seven days. The three-year loans carry a 3.8 percent interest rate. Public investment bank Bpifrance will administer the programme. Economy Minister Roland Lescure also escalated concerns to the European Commission, requesting an investigation into whether European refineries are exploiting geopolitical tensions to unfairly inflate fuel prices.
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