Should we follow the French in petrol price cut?

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The French are taking drastic action to keep prices at the pump from spiraling out of control. It was a key part of Francois Hollande's election promises, and he has come good, with the announcement that the country will spend €300 million keeping prices down.

So what is it doing, how will it work, and will the UK ever follow this example?

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