PARIS (AP) — The French government says fuel shortages caused by strikes will go on for several more days.
The head of the national petroleum industry body says it is struggling to import fuel to make up for the shortfall.
Prime Minister Francois Fillon convened oil industry executives Friday to look at the country’s lagging fuel supplies, which have been disrupted by strikes at depots and oil terminals. Fillon said it will take “several more days” for a return to normal.
Environment Minister Jean-Louis Borloo said there was no question of rationing gas supplies.
The government has ordered oil companies to pool fuel to ensure gas stations are stocked, particularly for this weekend as nationwide school vacations begin.
