JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN

JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN is a photographer working for Agence France-Presse (AFP). He is newsworthy because his photographs are being used to illustrate recent news articles concerning record-high fuel prices in France. Specifically, his photograph of a self-service gas station in Forbach (Moselle) taken on March 27, 2026, is featured in articles discussing the surge in diesel prices, which have surpassed levels seen after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. These articles highlight the significant price variations across different regions and even individual gas stations, with some locations charging as much as 2.80 euros per liter for diesel. Verhaegen's image provides a visual representation of the economic impact of rising fuel costs on French consumers.