It came as the ongoing strikes at French refineries drastically constrained supply and led to long queues at forecourts across the country, including major cities such as Paris.įrance's energy minister Agnès Pannier-Runacher on Sunday suggested that demand for fuel had jumped by as much as 30pc in certain parts of the country. In addition to advising drivers to fill up before travelling, the AA also suggested using so-called eco-driving techniques, such as moderating speed and giving cars in front more room to reduce the need for braking and accelerating. More than a quarter of France's petrol stations had partially or completely run out of fuel on Monday, the AA said.īy midday, of more than 11,100 fuel stations, 2,093 were completely out of fuel and 1,101 had run out of one type of fuel such as petrol or diesel.

British drivers have been told to fill up their tanks before driving across the Channel ahead of the half term as striking workers at French oil refineries hit fuel supplies at petrol stations.

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