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French President Emmanuel Macron announced on October 21, 2026, during a tour of the Gulf that he has secured delivery of an additional 200,000 tonnes of diesel per month from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, according to France 24. Macron stated "We are reducing our dependency" as he spoke to the press in Doha. The agreement aims to address France's energy supply concerns and reduce reliance on traditional suppliers amid broader energy market pressures.