TotalEnergies Reports Record Profits Amidst French Cost of Living Protests

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French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies has announced record profits for the quarter ending September. This comes as hundreds of thousands of people are expected to protest the high cost of living across France this weekend. While the company has maintained lower fuel prices than its competitors at its service stations, consumers are questioning if further reductions are possible. The company's financial performance highlights a significant contrast with the public's concerns over rising expenses.