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Updated fuel map: how are petrol stocks near you in France?
We show which regions are the most affected by shortages due to ongoing strike action at refineries

[Updated October 19 at 15:20 to reflect publication of new figures for today.]
Around 21.9% of stations are now experiencing shortages of one fuel product or more as a result of the ongoing refinery strikes, compared to 24.8% yesterday and 30% on the weekend.
Some regions however are still experiencing greater difficulty than others, with 37% of stations in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté seeing shortages, compared to 7.3% in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Other more severely affected regions are Ile-de-France, Centre-Val de Loire and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
The map below reflects the percentage of petrol stations in each region which are experiencing a shortage of at least one product.
You can compare the current situation with that of yesterday evening using the map below:
To find out about stocks at individual petrol stations near you see our article here:
French fuel shortage: How to check stocks at your local petrol station
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