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France is
with bread and pastries. In particular, the
and the baguette spring to mind. The latter is currently under
. Increasing costs are forcing many bakers to close their
or raise baguette prices. Soaring energy costs and wheat supply
caused by the Ukraine War are making life financially
for many in the baguette-making industry. One
, Julien Pedussel, 36, expressed his fears for his
. He may have to raise his baguette prices from one to four euros. He told reporters: "I cannot pay an electricity
of 12,000 euros with a turnover of 20,000 euros." He is concerned that big
are still selling baguettes for less than a euro.
