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Fuel Shortages Affect 4% Of French Service Stations

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Approximately 4% of service stations in France are experiencing difficulties with at least one type of fuel, according to a report from France Info. The situation remains uncertain as the conflict in Ukraine continues to impact energy stability. Less than 2% of these reserves have been released to address supply difficulties. Officials noted that supply sources are widely diversified, including oil from the United States and Africa. The country is reportedly less dependent on the Middle East than certain Asian nations. Media reports indicate another price increase is planned for May 1. CNN reported, citing a national civil aviation authority survey, that approximately 2,000 flights could be suspended in May. The government has announced a relief package including a credit line to help airlines access fuel at better rates and potential tax relief.

Approximately 4% of service stations in France are experiencing difficulties with at least one type of fuel, according to a report from France Info. The situation remains uncertain as the conflict in Ukraine continues to impact energy stability. Less than 2% of these reserves have been released to address supply difficulties. Officials noted that supply sources are widely diversified, including oil from the United States and Africa. The country is reportedly less dependent on the Middle East than certain Asian nations. Media reports indicate another price increase is planned for May 1. CNN reported, citing a national civil aviation authority survey, that approximately 2,000 flights could be suspended in May. The government has announced a relief package including a credit line to help airlines access fuel at better rates and potential tax relief. Distributors reported no supply difficulties during weekly meetings for the month of May. The government maintains that strategic stocks are being monitored and maintained daily to ensure readiness for potential future difficulties. The current stock levels are expected to last through the summer. French authorities reported that no supply difficulties have emerged this week and companies will continue to receive shipments.

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France Bleu Paris

“Ce matin environ 4% des stations-service ont une difficulté, sur au moins un carburant annonce faite ce matin sur France Info.”

France Info

“aucun risque de pénurie sur les sens, aucun risque de pénurie sur le diesel, aucun risque de pénurie sur le kérosène pour les semaines à venir.”

France Info

“Vous vous dites c'est faux. Il n'y a pas de risque de pénurie, à l'heure où on se parle. Nous avons des stocks stratégiques.”

France Info

“pénurie, à l'heure où on se parle. Nous avons des stocks stratégiques.”

France Info

“Nous avons des stocks stratégiques. 100 millions de barils nous en avons libéré moins de 2%. Nous avons donc encore plus de 3 mois de stock pour palier à d'éventuelles difficultés d'approvisionnement”

France Info

“Nous avons donc encore plus de 3 mois de stock pour palier à d'éventuelles difficultés d'approvisionnement et contrairement à certains pays qui font face à des difficultés d'approvisionnement, nous avons largement diversifié nos approvisionnements.”

BR24

“Die Versorgung im Land ist noch recht stabil. Laut Medienberichten ist eine weitere Preisteigung ab 1. Mai geplant.”

France Info

“Nous ne sommes pas dans une situation aujourd'hui où nous puisons massivement dans nos stocks stratégiques. Ce que je dis, c'est qu'en cas de grandes difficultés, on n'aurait des stocks et c'est normal.”

France Info

“semaine, ne remontent pas de difficultés d'approvisionnement. Nous recevrons les compagnies.”

BFM Radio

“Aujourd'hui seulement 4% des stations services françaises connaissent des ruptures sur au moins un carburant, les sens où les disaient elles.”

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