France will extend targeted fuel support for sectors affected by surging prices linked to the Iran war until the end of the year, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu’s office said on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The measures are intended to preserve economic activity, jobs and growth while giving companies greater visibility. Fishermen will receive a subsidy of 35 centimes per litre, up from 25 centimes. Eligible construction and public works companies will continue to receive 20 centimes per litre of non-road diesel, while farmers will retain a 15-centime-per-litre subsidy. The farm scheme will be adapted for the emergency response to drought and will complement other measures under the agricultural emergency plan. The decision follows nationwide strikes on Tuesday by unions protesting issues including pay and fuel costs; the power union reduced electricity supply and halted gas transit as other workers joined marches. The government is also due to present a budget proposal soon as Paris seeks to control the deficit ahead of the 2027 presidential election.