Surging fuel prices impact people's lives in France amid Ukraine crisis

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Surging fuel prices impact people's lives in France amid Ukraine crisis

STORY: Surging oil price severely affects people's life in France as Ukraine crisis continues DATELINE: April 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Ukraine 2. various of shops and gas station in France 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): AHMED, Taxi driver in France 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): YACINE, Motorcyclist in France 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): GILBERT, Resident in Paris STORYLINE: The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has entered its second month. The conflict has pushed up commodity prices in Europe, and sent prices at the pump to new highs. In France, residents spoke to Xinhua about how the surging prices are affecting their lives. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): AHMED, Taxi driver in France "I am now spending more on petrol than ever before. On Wednesday, we had a demonstration in order to increase the price per kilometer of the ride and we are still waiting for an answer. Unfortunately, I have to drive every day, it's my job. It really has a ver

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