Macron to address fuel price surge and Russian threat in televised interview
President Emmanuel Macron will appear on TF1 and France 2 to discuss rising fuel costs and the perceived Russian danger ahead of the 2027 presidential race.
Emmanuel Macron is set to speak live on TF1 and France 2, fielding questions from journalists Gilles Bouleau and Caroline Roux. The discussion will centre on the sharp increase in gasoline and diesel prices, which recent one outlet data puts at around €2.40 per litre, and the broader economic strain on households. Macron will also outline France’s response to what he describes as a continuing Russian threat, citing a thwarted drone strike aimed at Ukrainian aircraft at Leipzig Airport.
Political rivals such as Édouard Philippe have called for more detail on the president’s earlier statements about the fuel crisis and its duration. The interview is positioned as a way for Macron to remain visible ahead of the upcoming presidential election and to demonstrate governmental action.
Why it matters
The interview will shape public perception of the government's handling of fuel inflation and security risks before the 2027 election.
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