Pain at the pump: How Europe is tackling rising fuel prices

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is considering new targeted aid measures to address rising fuel prices, expected early next week. Across Europe, governments are deploying different strategies to shield consumers from soaring petrol costs: Spain has implemented a 30-cent reduction at the pump, Italy has capped certain taxes, and Lithuania cut train ticket prices in half. The measures reflect the continent's struggle with energy affordability as fuel prices surge, prompting policymakers to balance consumer relief against fiscal constraints. These interventions signal broader European concern about inflation's impact on household budgets and transportation costs heading into the new week.