“There is no shortage, these are stations that empty too quickly,” fuel suppliers believehttps://t.co/1S0COOIn05 pic.twitter.com/QhPngDkazg

— BFMTV (@BFMTV) October 17, 2022

There are only a few days left until the first vacations for the long-awaited holidays Toussaint. A well-deserved rest for workers and children, which, however, must be complicated by the current situation. Indeed, for several weeks TotalEnergies and Esso-ExxonMobil employees have been blocking depots and oil refineries, demanding a 10% wage increase. But the negotiations have reached an impasse, and the conflict continues, although it just resumed on Wednesday. What seriously worries not only motorists, but also tourists, who are afraid of a real carnage during these autumn holidays.

Fuel shortage: CGT co-ordinator at Total announces strike extended ‘until at least midday’ https://t.co/hM8ivt8dFh

– Midi Libre (@Midilibre) October 19, 2022

60% cancellations

A few days before the start of the holidays, next October 22, many motorists decided to change their plans, not being sure that they would be able to find fuel to leave, much less to return. A situation that worries professionals in the sector, when we already have more regrets 60% cancellations. A sad observation for the president of the Trade and Hospitality Union (Umih), Roland Egi. He addressed the strikers: now we have to stop, we can’t blockade all of France“. A big disappointment, especially after tourism clearly recovered this summer after the Covid-19 crisis.

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For improvement?

If the unions do not seem to want to let go, the government is preparing for tough measures. Although the applications are already organized, Emmanuel Macron wants to find a solution as soon as possible. The latter has more than that expressed the desire for visible improvements before the All Saints’ Day “as explained by BFM TV. According to a government source, the president insisted on the spirit of responsibility of all and reminded of the unbearable consequences for those who suffer from the situation“. For her part, Elizabeth Bourne promises that ” if there are very tense situations tomorrow, we will also make requisitions“.

Shortage and rising fuel prices “You managed to put the 5th government in a state of permanent deficit! » @Jphtanguy (RN) challenges the government: “When will you allow the French to live with dignity and freedom from their work? »#DirectAN #QAG pic.twitter.com/00DmLywQkN

– National Assembly (@AssembleeNat) October 18, 2022