1 in 6 French Fuel Stations Runs Short as Diesel Prices Soar
Left-wing groups signaled support for another yellow vests-style protest wave as diesel prices start to bite.
Official data from September 21 reveals that 16 percent of French fuel stations are experiencing shortages of diesel or petrol. This situation is worse than earlier in the week, with specific regions like Pays de la Loire and Grand Est being the most affected. Global conflicts in Iran and Russia have significantly impacted diesel supplies, leading to record-low inventories and high prices.
- 16% of French fuel stations are short of at least one main fuel (diesel or petrol) as of September 21.
- This is an improvement from September 20 (17%) but worse than September 18 (13%).
- Shortages are most severe in Pays de la Loire (20%) and Grand Est (19%).
- Disruptions to diesel supplies from conflicts in Iran and Russia have caused historic low inventories and record-high prices.
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