Some motorists wanting to refuel in Clermont-Ferrand (Puy-de-Dôme) this Monday had difficulty finding fuel.
Several service stations in the city have indeed found themselves dry, in particular those of the TotalEnergies and Esso groups.
In question, a fire which affected the refinery of Feyzin (Rhône) on July 9, explains France 3 Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.
The start of the fire required the cessation of activity on the site until July 20.
The refinery was then able to gradually start operating again.
The situation ended up disrupting the supply of fuel to service stations.
The first problems were noticed at the beginning of August.
Fuel out of town
The managers of the affected stores advised their customers to try to fill their tank outside Clermont-Ferrand.
Noting the lack of gasoline on Monday morning, they also quickly made emergency requests to their suppliers.
The actors of the sector concerned assured that the situation would quickly return to normal.
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