Thousands of French protesters are expected to demand higher wages to cope with rising energy bills and broader inflation
Striking teachers, railway and health workers are planning to march in dozens of cities across the country, joining protests led bywho have been on strike for several weeks, choking fuel supplies nationwide
and hobbling the country’s refining system. Around 28% of the nation’s gas stations have run out of either gasoline or diesel. Long lines have formed at stations that have supplies, and prices have risen sharply.
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