France eyes energy bill vouchers for households as global oil prices rise again

French President Emmanuel Macron's government is considering offering petrol vouchers for low-income households to limit the damage from surging energy prices.  

France may become the first major economy to offer its households vouchers to soften the blow on surging energy costs, as oil markets on Monday showed no sign in letting up in the crunch for citizens and businesses.

President Emmanuel Macron's government is considering offering petrol vouchers for low-income households to limit the damage from surging energy prices.