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France warns of fresh oil shock, urges EU to free up refinery capacity

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Briefings

French President Emmanuel Macron issued a letter to EU President Ursula von der Leyen on September 22, 2026, warning that the EU's energy security has been maintained primarily through temporary buffers like stockpiles and flexible refinery capacity rather than solving the root supply shock. This letter was viewed by Euronews and highlights Macron's concern that relying on these mechanisms is insufficient for long-term stability.

Key points

• Macron's letter to von der Leyen on September 22, 2026, stated that EU energy security has relied on temporary buffers including stockpiles and refinery flexibility rather than addressing the underlying supply shock.

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The evidence is limited to a single letter viewed by Euronews; no other sources, specific capacity numbers, or historical data are provided.

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