This photograph shows fuel prices displayed at an Avia petrol station in Paris on September 18, 2026. The price of diesel hit a new record high on September 18, 2026 in France, whilst the government has promised to continue its support for workers beyond September 30, without yet specifying how or to what extent. According to an AFP calculation based on prices displayed on Seeptember 17 at more than 9,000 petrol stations, diesel stood at over 2.39 euros per litre, above the previous high set in April. (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP via Getty Images)