France: National oil refinery blockade threatened from June 10

Event

The FNSEA farmers union has threatened to erect roadblocks around oil refineries throughout the country beginning on Sunday, June 10. If the protest goes ahead as planned, it could lead to shortages of gasoline and diesel at service stations nationwide, particularly if it lasts for several days.

Context

The action has been called to protest government plans to increase imports of palm oil to be used in the production of bio fuel, which would compete with France-grown canola.

Advice

Individuals in France are advised to follow developments to the situation and to fill up gas tanks ahead of June 10 as a precaution.