” Put France in a deadlock“. The unions have been promising this for weeks and it seems they are now ready to carry out this threat against the government. Indeed, it is Tuesday, March 7 that a new strike is starting, which this time can be extended indefinitely at this time. Demonstrators oppose the pension reform adopted by the government, which wants to force the French to work for two more years. If several strikes were already organized a few weeks before, then this one promises to be is especially observed. Transport Minister Clément Beaune even said Tuesday would be “one of the hardest days we’ve ever known”.

Two ministers are making a big fight, tomorrow, 550 m! @ChristopheBechu AND @CBeaune present a sharing plan after the trip. pic.twitter.com/M1YunVooTk

— Francois Geffrier (@FrancoisGeff) December 12, 2022

Blocked refineries

This strike affects everyone, buts machinists and oil refinery workers and oil depots are mobilized. This also applies to truck drivers and garbage collectors, while some expect more than two million protesters to take to the streets. Be that as it may, the French fear a new fuel shortage, still scalded from last October. And the news is not entirely reassuring. Indeed, the CGT reports that gasoline and diesel supplies are now blocked at all refineries in France. Many actually voted for this strike.

Expected deficits?

But then, should we worry about an identical situation last fall? For now, experts want to reassure, explaining what else there is the supply is enough for several days, at least. However, worried motorists are already flocking to gas stations, which risks creating a shortage when things are going well. So, if your tank is still full, avoid storming the pumps to leave some for those who really need it.