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Meanwhile, as French President Emmanuel Macron calls for allowing more biofuels to be added to diesel, we speak to an expert about the potential environmental impact of a rapid ramp-up in biofuel use. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Under pressure to help businesses and workers cope with soaring fuel prices, the French government has announced it will expand targeted energy relief for those most affected. The new measures will cost \u20ac450 million, bringing the total so far to \u20ac1.4 billion. 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