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PARIS | France suspends fuel tax, but protesters vow to fight on

PARIS | France suspends fuel tax, but protesters vow to fight on

PARIS— The French government’s decision to suspend fuel tax and utility hikes Tuesday did little to appease protesters, who called the move a “first step” and vowed to fight on after large-scale rioting in Paris last weekend.

In a major U-turn for the government, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced in a live televised address that the planned increases, which were set to be introduced in…

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PARIS | France suspends fuel tax, utility hikes amid protests

PARIS | France suspends fuel tax, utility hikes amid protests

PARIS — The French government’s decision to suspend fuel tax and utility hikes Tuesday did little to appease protesters, who called it a “first step” and vowed to fight on after large-scale rioting in Paris last weekend.

In a major U-turn for the government, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced in a live televised address that the planned increases, which were set to be introduced in…

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