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Bonjour à tous, we are Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Welcome to the essentials of La Tribune. The headlines today include a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran in exchange for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Despite this, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait reported new attacks by Iran. Gas prices are expected to increase in France starting May 1.
Ceasefire between Washington and Tehran The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire in exchange for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, just over an hour before Donald Trump’s ultimatum to destroy the Islamic Republic expired. However, the Revolutionary Guards of Iran stated that they are keeping a close watch, saying they do not trust the United States.
Iran’s 10-point plan not the basis for US negotiations A senior official from the White House stated that a publicly released ten-point plan by Iran, containing demands difficult for Washington to accept, is not the document being used as the basis for negotiations with the United States.
US Strategic Petroleum Reserves decrease According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), the Strategic Petroleum Reserves lost approximately 1.8 million barrels during the seven-day period ending on April 3. This is higher than the previous report of -300,000 barrels but still below the targets set by the US government.
Government to release oil reserves gradually The government has promised to gradually release 172 million barrels out of the 415 million barrels held by the country, leading to a price increase.
President threatens tariffs on arms suppliers to Iran The American president has threatened to impose a 50% tariff on all countries supplying arms to Iran, without exception. Negotiations with Iran will also focus on easing US sanctions and tariff issues.
Gas price reference to increase in May The gas reference price will increase by 15.4% from May 1 for three-quarters of subscribers due to energy disruptions in the Middle East.
ArcelorMittal: Court rejects CGT’s appeal against layoffs The Montreuil administrative court announced the rejection of the CGT’s appeal against ArcelorMittal’s social plan involving 608 job cuts in France, approved at the end of 2025.
Economic agenda of the day includes Fed’s monetary meeting, President Trump meeting NATO Secretary-General, decision on ArcelorMittal’s social plan, updated greenhouse gas emissions data for France in 2025, and a ceasefire between the US and Iran.
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