The French government is considering preventing a rise in regulated gas prices as demanded by GDF Suez (GSZ.FR), French daily Les Echos reports Monday, without citing sources.

GDF Suez had asked the regulator for a 5% increase in tariffs, based on a new formula for calculating them, Les Echos reports.

The French finance ministry wasn't immediately available to comment.
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