The strike continues across France for the second day. Indeed, many workers are protesting pension reform, which the Senate just voted on last night. So the legal age is now pushed back from 62 to 64, and this is obviously causing a lot of problems in the country. As a result, the strike continues in many areas of activity, be it transporters, garbage collectors, as well as train drivers and oil refinery workers. There is traffic across France that is clearly worrying motorists in dire need of fuel.
New allowance #fuel : “We decided to focus on French people who work and have to take their own car”@GabrielAttalplenipotentiary minister for public affairs, guest @amandine_begot in #RTLMatin pic.twitter.com/CE5lfQTrdV
—RTL France (@RTLFrance) December 1, 2022
No shortage
According to the latest data, approx 6% gas station currently out of stock nationwide. This figure remains quite low compared to those achieved during the deficit that took place last October. Not all departments are in the same boat, with Calvados, Sarthes and Indre-et-Loire being among the hardest hit. However, there is absolutely no need to worry at the moment, and industry specialists want to reassure. Because so far there is no shortage of diesel and gasoline. In fact, these empty stations are related to another factor.
fear of drivers
Indeed, the reason for this is the excessive influx of motorists out of stock, while service station traffic jumped 10-30% last weekend. Afraid of resuming last year’s deficit, many motorists then took precautions and refueled as much as possible. For its part, the CGT has shut down refineries, while depots continue to operate, along with fuel deliveries.
Source: Auto Plus
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