French trade deficit shrinks as oil imports fall

France's trade deficit has shrunk to 5.6 billion euros, improving the country's external accounts.

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This improvement is largely due to lower oil imports from the Middle East, at their lowest since 2020.

The energy transition and reduced fossil fuel dependence are contributing to this commercial balance.

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