France is facing growing fuel-supply pressure, with around 16% of the country’s service stations reporting shortages of at least one type of petrol or diesel, according to the latest French government figures.
The data, published on Monday, September 21, covers nearly 9,900 service stations across France. The latest figure represents an increase from about 13% on September 20 and 11% two days earlier, showing that supply problems are spreading.
The shortages do not mean that 16% of stations have completely run out of fuel. Under the government’s monitoring system, a station is classified as experiencing a supply problem when at least one type of petrol or diesel it normally sells is unavailable.
The situation varies significantly across France, with some areas experiencing much higher levels of disruption than the national average.
The shortages have been linked to rising fuel prices and pressure on fuel distribution networks. Government officials are monitoring supplies closely as international energy-market disruptions continue to affect the cost and availability of fuel.
Despite the growing number of stations reporting shortages, French officials have stopped short of describing the situation as a nationwide fuel shortage.
Energy Minister Maud Bregeon said last week that national supplies remained under control, while the government has continued monitoring the availability of petrol and diesel at stations across the country.
The government has also announced that additional support measures for motorists will be presented as fuel prices continue to rise. The situation remains fluid, with authorities monitoring both fuel availability and prices as France responds to continuing pressure on energy markets.
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