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WATCH French Prime Minister Deliver Speech on Fuel Tax Hike

© AFP 2023 / CHARLY TRIBALLEAUEdouard Philippe speaking as he presents the candidates for the "La Republique en marche" party ahead of the June parliamentary elections (legislative) in Le Havre, northwestern France.
Edouard Philippe speaking as he presents the candidates for the La Republique en marche party ahead of the June parliamentary elections (legislative) in Le Havre, northwestern France. - Sputnik International
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Earlier in the day, French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe declared a 6-month moratorium on an increase in fuel taxes, which have led to mass demonstrations and unrest in the country.

The prime minister delivered a speech following his announcement to freeze fuel taxes increase for six months as well electricity and gas price hikes for three months.

Since mid-November, mass protests against rising fuel prices have been taking place in France with demonstrations in the centre of Paris that have resulted in riots and hundreds of protesters being detained.

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