Will the situation finally improve? Unfortunately, this is not yet the case. Indeed, the situation has been very tense for several weeks at service stations across France. These are strikes over a pension reform introduced by the government against the general opinion of the French. Enough to cause discontent, especially in certain occupations such as oil refinery workers. As a result, the latter decided to protest by going on strike and blocking fuel reserves. Which, obviously, is not without consequences.

The French are punished by supply interruptions at service stations.

Thus, the government continues the discount of 30 centimes/l at gas stations until mid-November.@TotalEnergies also extends its discount of 20 centimes/l for the same period. pic.twitter.com/u7EdYWGliB

— Elizabeth BORNE (@Elisabeth_Borne) October 16, 2022

Many difficulties

As a result, there has been a shortage in France for several weeks, making life difficult for motorists trying to replenish their fuel reserves. And unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to be getting any better, contrary to what the Environment Minister promised us last week. Because many French people were worried End of Easter week, complicated by a shortage. According to the latest data, almost 7.5% of stations lacked at least one type of fuel, between gasoline and diesel.

Unequal departments

There are at least 20 departments 10% of stations in the total gap or partial. But unsurprisingly, Ile-de-France is the hardest hit, with 30% of pumps having problems. The most alarming situation is in Haut-de-Seine, where 44% of stations were affected. This department is followed by Val-de-Marne, as well as in the center of Paris, where 34.7% of gas stations are in short supply. And it can go on for a while if nothing is done.