France .. Fuel situation ? (1 Viewer)

[scotjimland]

Still not decided France or Croatia ..

If there is no problem with fuel in France will go back to plan A .. and go to the site we booked in south of France..

Nothing in the news media .. Anyone there or just came back .. any signs of shortages or pumps closed ?


thanks

 

[Munchie]

No issue here and not heard of any.

 

[big map]

We are here now and we haven't seen any issues with fuel shortages whatsoever. That said we went straight to beguim and onwards. Perhaps @scousebird or @Granjan who are further south can update.

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[LPB]

Just got back, never saw a queue anywhere.

 

[Nirvanauk]

Just got back, never saw a queue anywhere.

Same here. Not a problem.

 

[Taran_Las]

No problems since the initial panic buying. Only problem is the weather. Thunder storms everyday. Currently at Ales.

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[Tweedie]

We are now at Beziers travelled from northern Spain via perpignan, prades and Carcassonne have had no p

 

[bigtwin]

As reported in the other fuel thread there does not seem to be any issue with the availability of fuel.

This 'issue' is in danger of becoming a 'can you you get vegetables/fuel/fresh meat in the Highlands of Scotland?' kind of issue!

Ian

 

[scotjimland]

Just found this news item.. http://www.theatlantic.com/photo/20...ikes-in-france-over-labor-law-changes/487196/

Since March, a series of protests, strikes, and marches have slowed down or stopped various parts of France, as demonstrators and labor unions voice their opposition to a set of proposed labor law reforms that will relax existing regulations. France’s Socialist government has pushed through proposals that will lengthen the work week to 48 hours from 35, and make it easier for employers to hire and fire workers, despite strong opposition in Parliament and from the public. As the French Senate began debating the proposals this week, more protests and strikes are planned—even while France’s infrastructure is being strained as it hosts the Euro 2016 Soccer Championship.

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[****]

I hear nothing but good things about Croatia. ATM France however ............

 

[scotjimland]

As reported in the other fuel thread there does not seem to be any issue with the availability of fuel.

This 'issue' is in danger of becoming a 'can you you get vegetables/fuel/fresh meat in the Highlands of Scotland?' kind of issue!

Ian

Fresh thread.. up to date information.. the last post on that thread was 9th June.. 10 days ago..

the situation in France is not resolved and there could be more strikes and more panic buying.. hence asking again.. I don't want to be stuck in the south of France ..

BTW. there is no shortage of food in the Highlands.. TBH. don't see the relevance..

 

[bigtwin]

I felt that given the repeated positive messages on the other thread regarding no issues with fuel availability that there was no further need to report 'no problems here', so we haven't.

We fuelled up both in Neufchâtel en Bray and Calais without problems.

For what it's worth, I wouldn't change my plans but everyone has their own risk tolerance levels.

Ian

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[scotjimland]

Latest news..from France ..
http://www.thelocal.fr/20160617/strikes-in-france-union-to-holds-crunch-talks-with-ministers

French government and unions fail to resolve conflict

Published: 17 Jun 2016 11:07 GMT+02:00
Updated: 17 Jun 2016 11:07 GMT+02:00

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The first talks between French trade unions and the government in months have failed to find a compromise that would have ended the ongoing strikes and street protests.
Bad news for the French public who are growing increasingly fed up with the strikes and protests that have blighted the country in recent weeks.

 

[Neilfg]

Just to echo others, we have just come back from France via tunnel, went down to Arcachon. Did not see any problems did have any problems buying fuel. Did take 2 x 10l cans just in case as we went over at the peak of the rhetoric, brought back unused, did 1700 miles. I think @bigtwin, who we met also took fuel but did not use it.

I would go where the weather best and take some backup fuel for peace of mind but we did not need it.

 

[Detnor]

I agree with the above. We were caught when it all kicked off, all stations were closed or queues with 20 ltr limits. 4 weeks of touring and not seen any more problems, only thing is price has jumped from 1.10 to around €1.15 ltr. Seen a few locals filling various containers with fuel, but all ok.

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[Baldeagle7470]

As others have said,no problems here at the moment,come and enjoy the rain

 

[Cat53]

As others have said,no problems here at the moment,come and enjoy the rain

Is the rain warmer over there?

 

[2657]

We are in the St. Nazaire area which was one of the worst hit areas during the last episode but all is back to normal at the moment , the price has even started dropping (€1.14 supermarket).

However the situation with the unions is still unresolved and further general strikes are planned on the 23rd and 28th June although the last one on the 14th June went largely unnoticed.

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[Yorick]

As others have said,no problems here at the moment,come and enjoy the rain

I'm not visiting if it's raining

 

[yodeli]

No problem down here either! Things could change yes, but I doubt it'll be worse than previously.

 

[Lenny HB]

I think Jim is trying very hard to find an excuse not to go to France, not seen anything that would put me off.
Then again I wouldn't mind being stuck in France for an extra month or two.

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[Reallyretired]

No problems at all. Filled up yesterday at 1.114 at Leclerc at bollene. The price is up a bit on when we were here in April but it is in UK too.

 

[scotjimland]

I think Jim is trying very hard to find an excuse not to go to France, not seen anything that would put me off.
Then again I wouldn't mind being stuck in France for an extra month or two.

No.. not at all .. we also love France.. and if we don't go will lose €89 deposit.. but we have to be back on time for Charlottes Cadet camp in August ..

but would rather lose the deposit as be stuck in France..

 

[Mother Ship]

No problems in La Rochelle area, fuel prices dropping daily and weather improving daily -lovely sunny day here at Marans and forecast good from now on - can even feel the air has changed!

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[FIDGET]

Hi Jim, we've been over here for 12 days not seen any problem with anything, fuel at every pump, but then we've only been calais, nantes, orleans now just north of chateaudun at bonneval aire, sun mostly shining odd light shower.

 

[Forestboy]

@scotjimland
Travelled approx 300 miles today 100 non toll motorway rest national roads. No trouble getting fuel all garages open not seen a single queue.
Nothing to worry about.

 

[Baldeagle7470]

I'm not visiting if it's raining

Don't worry,stopped now,will be fine for you,even did some weeding today!!

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[Yorick]

Don't worry,stopped now,will be fine for you,even did some weeding today!!

OK. Put some beer in the fridge and buy some doggy treats and we may drop by.

 

[chaser]

No.. not at all .. we also love France.. and if we don't go will lose €89 deposit.. but we have to be back on time for Charlottes Cadet camp in August ..

but would rather lose the deposit as be stuck in France..

I don't know your circumstances, don't know how old your daughter is or anything so tell me to shut up if you want , I don't think you will have any problems at all, but at the very worst, your daughter and one of you could always come back by air .

 

[Philiphall]

Hi we live in haute vienne (87) when the initial strikes took place about a month ago we had queues about 7-8 vehicles a time at the pumps but after the panic buying it all died off. The government has 3 months of reserves & its only one union that keeps going on strike, so even when a refinery is blockaded there are still workers producing fuel. Also the gendarmes have the authority to use the same force at the refinery blockades as they did on the football supporters last week....hence the blockades were removed pretty quick.
We travelled north on Wednesday to the tunnel no fuel shortages on route (that a 9 hour drive) so I reckon its all ok

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