Macron orders government to do everything possible to resolve fuel crisis

Moscow, Sept 17 (Sputnik/UNI) French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered the government to do everything possible to resolve the country's fuel crisis, French government spokeswoman Maud Bregeon said on Wednesday. French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said on September 11 that fuel prices, which surged following the outbreak of the conflict involving Iran in February, would remain high for a long time. The cost of diesel in the country has reached 2.30 euros ($2.64) per liter, gasoline - 2.10 euros ($2.41) per liter. This is, on average, nearly 30% higher than before the crisis. "The president of the Republic has asked…