France faces energy crisis as Algeria boosts gas supplies
France is currently facing one of the harshest energy pressure waves in years, with a sharp rise in fuel prices and growing fears of gas shortages resulting from the repercussions of the Middle East war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Although Algeria could have been a major energy supplier to France, tense relations between the two countries and France’s current media attacks against Algeria hinder the exploitation of this resource. Conversely, Algeria’s importance as a primary gas supplier to Europe is increasing, with its exports rising by about 1.1 billion cubic meters in the first eight months of 2026 to compensate for the decline in Qatari gas imports. Algeria has been one of the suppliers contributing to securing Europe's supplies during this current crisis, while France faces serious economic challenges, including a high budget deficit and record debts that could lead to an economic and social crisis.
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