Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:12:28 GMT
France urges EU to start oil embargo sooner
France is increasing pressure on other EU members to accelerate the planned ban on Iran oil imports, said two officials familiar with the matter. France suggests embargo should not be postponed for more than 3 months, to give countries including Spain, Italy and Greece to find other supplies. European policy makers prepare to discuss the embargo at meeting due January