French Economy Minister Roland Lescure retracts "oil shock" claim, denies current crisis
Economic minister Roland Lescure has apologized for his earlier assertion that the country faces an oil price impact comparable to a previous energy emergency caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine three years ago and stated he regrets using such language today as it no longer applies specifically to French conditions or recent market fluctuations alone, according to reports from March 25.
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1French Economy Minister Roland Lescure has publicly regretted his use of the term "oil shock" to describe France's current energy situation.
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2Lescure clarified that while a global oil crisis exists, it does not yet apply specifically to French conditions or prices.
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The French Economy Minister, Roland Lescure, has expressed regret over his previous use of the term "oil shock" to describe France's current energy situation.
— [Mar 25, 14:05] Y a-t-il un ' nouveau choc pétrolier '? Le ministre de l'Economie' regrette ses propos (Huffingtonpost.fr)"I am sorry": the Economy Minister retracts his use of the term "oil shock".
— [Mar 25, 13:26] ' Je regrette ': le ministre de lEconmie revient sur I'utilisation du terme choc pétrolier (Feeds.leparisien.fr)"Oil Shock": Roland Lescure regrets his comments and affirms that the expression does not apply to France.
— [Mar 25, 13:12] ' Choc petroliere ': Roland Lescore regrette ses propos et affirme que I'expression ne s'appIique pas a la Franee (Ouest-france.fr)"Oil Shock": Roland Lescure regrets his comments on France's energy situation.
— [Mar 25, 13:06] Roland Lescore 'regrette ses propos sur un choc petrolier en Fiance (Lefigaro.fr)