velcorin Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I have just received an e-mail from our hauliers. They are not committing to delivering after Thursday due to an anticipated total depletion of road transport stocks. They are the biggest road hauliers in FranceBriefly the main refinery at La Mede has 2 days of crude stocks left, due to the port blockade, which is separate to pensions issue. It will be forced to go offline, the remote terminals are already very low. The shortage has been further increased by strikes at other refineries, this time directly related to pensions issue. http://www.leparisien.fr/economie/retraites/la-quasi-totalite-des-raffineries-touchees-par-les-greves-12-10-2010-1106633.phpBasically, unless the supertankers can't berth at La Mede today, it will be a full shutdown. Dog knows how many weeks/months it takes to bring something like that back online.Best go and join the queues. Good luck. It should be interesting what the Dwarf's last remaining supporter thinks of this[;-)], not sure he'll be happy walking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachapapa Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 [:D][:D][:D][IMG]http://cache.20minutes.fr/img/photos/20mn/2010-10/2010-10-11/vignette_meilleurjob.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I also had to laugh when I saw their new publicity! Les dockers aren't known for their contentment in their work! [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velcorin Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 And possibly the world's most stoopid negogiating tactic from the management. Chances of getting the crane drivers back now? [Www][Www][Www]ZILCH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardian Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Filled up fine today. Only a couple of cars in front of me in the queue. It was a 40 ltr job, so not panic buying! [:P] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 No fuel left at our local Carrefour late yesterday morning, which is where we get ours. They had no idea when more would be available. Our neighbour was due to drive to the Dordogne today for a big family wedding on Sunday, planning to do family research in the area beforee it all kicks off, but is delaying, as she couldn't get petrol yesterday.I wasn't quite clear in my mind if it was totally the fuel problem that's putting her off, or the fact that she had an email yesterday giving details of the wedding. Apparently mass starts at 08.00 on Saturday, carries on in various forms through Saturday and Sunday, until the marriage ceremony at 18.00 on Sunday! She had said they were ultra-orthodox, almost a sect, but I think she was quite shocked by so much! I've sent her a link to the nuns of Avignon singing, in case she wanted to practice beforehand! [:D]We're due to fly to UK today, and all looks OK on the Ryanair website, so all fingers are corseds - difficult typing like that! [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCanary Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 I am arriving in France early Friday morning...Is the situation so bad I am likely to struggle to get diesel to travel via Paris to Loches in dept 37? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Still no problem here but more vehicle than usual at the pumps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCanary Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Thanks Chancer...I guess I will make sure my tank is full before leaving Dover and then drive with a gentle right foot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Its much cheaper to fill up at Calais or Dunkirk.Depends if you are a Chancer or not [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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