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France’s diesel deal with Gulf states will not make fuel 'cheap overnight’ for European country

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In simple terms

France's deal to buy diesel from Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain will not make the fuel “cheap overnight” for the European country although it will also not make it more expensive, according to experts.

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