Oil prices in France are higher than in other countries because we tax more than anywhere else, and personally these taxes don't keep me awake." French Economy Minister Roland Lascier told his colleagues he was sleeping well, causing a storm of outrage on social media.

Oil prices in France are higher than in other countries because we tax more than anywhere else, and personally these taxes don't keep me awake." French Economy Minister Roland Lascier told his colleagues he was sleeping well, causing a storm of outrage on social media.