According to France24, the French police are checking fuel tanks before allowing people to fill up, and only those with "priority occupations" are permitted to refuel.
Given the acute shortages the country is experiencing, it appears that French police are checking fuel tanks before allowing individuals to fill up their cars.
As France battles with fuel strikes that are causing shortages, France24 reported on Saturday that some motorists in Arras have been turned away. In one video, a driver pulls up to a fuel station only to be informed that he cannot fill his tank.
“How much do you have sir?” one policeman appears to ask the motorist.
“I’m three-quarters full, I was hoping for—” the man responds, according to the video’s English subtitles.
“Three-quarters? Can’t be done,” the policeman says, cutting him off. “No, no.”
Only those with "priority occupations" are allowed to refuel, according to France24.
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