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French Economy Minister: gas and gasoline supply not at risk in France

France’s Economy Minister Roland Lescure reassures that natural gas and gasoline supplies are stable, urging citizens not to panic or rush to gas stations.

March 03, 2026

Inti Landauro/Reuters

French Economy Minister: gas and gasoline supply not at risk in France

French Minister for Economy, Finance, and Industrial, Energy and Digital Sovereignty Roland Lescure attends a debate before votes on two no-confidence motions against the French government following the adoption of a new energy law through decree, at the National Assembly in Paris, France, February 25, 2026.

Abdul Saboor/Reuters

French Economy Minister Roland Lescure said on Tuesday the supply of natural gas and gasoline is not at risk in France in the short term.


"Let's not create a problem that does not exist, there is no reason to rush to gas stations," he told reporters.

-Inti Landauro/Reuters

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