Fuel shortage in France: petrol stations out of fuel
Updated
As of 16 October at 08:38 (Paris time), 1,322 of 9,819 petrol stations in France (13.5%) report that at least one fuel has run out, including 374 with no diesel; 292 have no fuel at all. These are temporary shortages that stations declared on the official prix-carburants.gouv.fr site within the last 30 days; the page updates every 20 minutes. On the map, pick your fuel in the filters: stations that ran out of it disappear, and stations with nothing left are red.
Shortages by fuel
| Fuel | Stations out | Share of stations |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 374 | 3.8% |
| SP95-E10 | 448 | 4.6% |
| SP95 | 224 | 2.3% |
| SP98 | 880 | 9.0% |
| LPG | 80 | 0.8% |
| E85 | 279 | 2.8% |
Shortages by city
Stations within 10 km of the city centre.
| City | Stations | Stations out | No diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 135 | 23 | 2 |
| Toulouse | 64 | 23 | 7 |
| Bordeaux | 64 | 18 | 1 |
| Lyon | 79 | 15 | 1 |
| Lille | 54 | 14 | 1 |
| Rennes | 39 | 13 | 1 |
| Marseille | 60 | 12 | 0 |
| Strasbourg | 30 | 12 | 9 |
| Tours | 38 | 11 | 0 |
| Caen | 37 | 10 | 0 |
| Le Mans | 23 | 10 | 2 |
| Mulhouse | 22 | 10 | 6 |
| Aix-en-Provence | 29 | 9 | 0 |
| Clermont-Ferrand | 27 | 9 | 3 |
| Nancy | 27 | 9 | 6 |
Which brands are affected
| Brand | Out of fuel | Share of its stations |
|---|---|---|
| TotalEnergies | 890 | 32.6% |
| Carrefour | 49 | 3.4% |
| Intermarché | 28 | 1.7% |
| Auchan | 20 | 7.0% |
| E.Leclerc | 15 | 1.9% |
| Esso | 12 | 1.8% |
TotalEnergies is the most affected brand: 32.6% of its stations report a shortage, versus 2.2% for other brands.
Shortages day by day
| Day | Stations out | No diesel | Share of stations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 October | 1,322 | 374 | 13.5% |
| 15 October | 1,366 | 412 | 13.9% |
| 14 October | 1,364 | 429 | 13.9% |
| 13 October | 1,390 | 455 | 14.2% |
| 12 October | 1,544 | 571 | 15.7% |
| 11 October | 1,716 | 679 | 17.5% |
| 10 October | 1,513 | 528 | 15.4% |
| 9 October | 1,362 | 478 | 13.9% |
| 8 October | 1,407 | 483 | 14.3% |
| 7 October | 1,479 | 525 | 15.1% |
| 6 October | 1,580 | 600 | 16.1% |
| 5 October | 1,658 | 762 | 16.8% |
| 4 October | 1,811 | 894 | 18.4% |
| 3 October | 1,641 | 707 | 16.7% |
Queues at TotalEnergies stations
The price cap draws drivers: in Écommoy (Sarthe) the TotalEnergies station sells four times as much fuel as before, waits reach 45 minutes and the queue sometimes stretches over 100 metres onto the road; the manager reports frequent stock-outs despite doubled deliveries (ICI, 1 October 2026).
TotalEnergies strike on 8 October
The CGT union called a strike on 8 October 2026 at all TotalEnergies sites: refineries (including Donges and Feyzin), depots and Argedis, which runs about 180 stations, mostly on motorways. The CGT On 8 October, according to the CGT, fuel shipments were blocked at the Normandy (Le Havre) and Donges refineries and the La Mède biorefinery; management did not dispute the blockade but counted under 2% of staff on strike, against over 50% according to the CGT. The CGT said 27 Argedis stations were closed, management said 11 and that it kept supplying its network; the strike was planned for 24 hours (franceinfo with AFP and ICI, 8 October 2026). The figures on this page follow the shortages stations declare.
Why stations are running out
Since 22 July 2026 TotalEnergies has capped its prices at €1.99 a litre for petrol and €2.25 for diesel for as long as the Middle East conflict lasts (Mon-Carburant), drawing more drivers to its stations. On 21 September the French economy ministry counted 17% of stations short of at least one fuel, mostly TotalEnergies sites (L’Automobiliste).
Diesel price today
Median diesel price across 9,167 stations: €2.363; cheapest: €2.185.
Sources
- prix-carburants.gouv.fr — Prix des carburants (données ouvertes, ruptures déclarées par les stations)
- Mon-Carburant — TotalEnergies plafonne à nouveau ses prix
- L'Automobiliste — 17 % des stations en pénurie selon Bercy (21.09.2026)
- ICI Maine — la station TotalEnergies d’Écommoy fait face à un afflux de clients (01.10.2026)
- Prix-Carburant.eu — grève chez TotalEnergies le 8 octobre (17.09.2026)
- Presse83 — grève chez TotalEnergies : risque de perturbation dans les stations le 8 octobre
- franceinfo (AFP) — expéditions de carburants bloquées dans plusieurs raffineries TotalEnergies (08.10.2026)
- ICI — grève chez TotalEnergies : expéditions bloquées dans plusieurs raffineries, selon les syndicats (08.10.2026)
Frequently asked questions
How many petrol stations in France are out of fuel today?
As of 16 October at 08:38 (Paris time), 1,322 of 9,819 stations (13.5%) report that at least one fuel has run out; 374 have no diesel and 292 have no fuel at all.
Is there a strike at TotalEnergies?
The CGT union called a strike on 8 October 2026 at all TotalEnergies sites, including refineries, depots and about 180 Argedis motorway stations. That day shipments were blocked at Donges, Normandy and La Mède according to the CGT, and 11 to 27 Argedis stations closed depending on the source (management or CGT); the strike was planned for 24 hours (franceinfo/AFP, ICI, 8 October 2026).
Where can I find diesel near me in France?
Open the WhereFUEL map and pick “Diesel” in the filters: only stations that still have it stay on the map, with prices and directions. A red station has no fuel at all.
Where does this data come from?
From the official prix-carburants.gouv.fr site, where every station declares its prices and shortages. We count temporary shortages declared within the last 30 days and update the page every 20 minutes. A station may be slow to report that a shortage is over.
What is the price of diesel in France today?
Median diesel price across 9,167 stations: €2.363; cheapest: €2.185.
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