One-third of Total service stations out of stock

This is not yet the shortage, but the first difficulties of fuel supply are there. One-third of the service stations in the network
Total are out of stock in the
Bouches-du-Rhône, we learned this Tuesday afternoon.

The oil company mentions "a complicated situation in terms of supply" because of "recurring difficulties of transport, consequences of ad hoc or permanent blocks of roads in the region for two weeks. "

Complicated situation in Marseille and Montpellier

The company points directly to the movement of "yellow vests", as well as the blocking of the depot of the Mede: the roundabout was blocked by "yellow vests" last Thursday, while inside, a strike on the appeal of the CGT completely paralyzed the deposit.

According to the participatory website penurie.mon-essence.fr, many petrol stations are in short supply in the South-East of France, particularly in Marseille and around Montpellier. According to this site, the difficulties do not only concern Total network stations but also many supermarket service stations.