French President Emmanuel Macron’s approval rating has fallen to just 18%, the lowest point in the Odoxa polling series since he took office in 2017, as voters voice growing concerns over fuel prices, government spending and France’s mounting debt.

The Odoxa-Mascaret survey for Public Sénat and the regional press found Macron’s approval dropped seven points since late June, with 82% of respondents expressing an unfavorable opinion of the president. The poll surveyed 1,005 French adults online Sept. 23-24.

The government’s response to rising fuel prices was a major source of dissatisfaction. Seventy-five percent of those surveyed said expanded assistance for motorists who drive long distances was insufficient, while 62% said the government should increase fuel assistance despite France’s difficult budget situation.

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu also saw his approval rating fall, dropping eight points to 24%. Public Sénat reported that the poll was conducted before Macron announced additional measures on Sept. 24, meaning those later actions were not reflected in the results.

Concerns over France’s finances are also widespread. Eighty-three percent of respondents said they were worried about the country’s debt, according to the survey. The government is attempting to reduce spending while preparing its 2027 budget, including plans for billions of euros in savings.

Macron’s latest numbers continue a difficult period for his presidency. His political position was weakened after he dissolved the National Assembly in 2024 following the National Rally’s strong showing in the European Parliament elections. The subsequent parliamentary election failed to produce a governing majority, contributing to continued political instability.

The 18% approval rating also puts Macron close to the lowest figures recorded for a French president in recent decades. Former President François Hollande reached 16% approval in 2016 in the Odoxa series.

The survey also measured support for political figures ahead of France’s 2027 presidential election, in which Macron cannot seek a third consecutive term. National Rally figures Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella each recorded 35% favorable opinions, while former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe registered 27% and former President François Hollande 22%.

Macron’s latest polling comes as France faces pressure over household costs, government finances and political instability, with the president’s remaining time in office increasingly defined by those challenges.