French Refineries, Reactors, Ports Hit by Strikes
This article is for subscribers only.
A nationwide strike by French refinery, power and gas workers lowered crude processing rates and cut power output while the possibility of fuel shortages loomed as Marseille oil terminals remained blocked.
Workers at ten of the country’s 12 refineries voted to strike today and others may follow, CGT union representative Christian Votte said by telephone. Deliveries to and from plants on strike will be blocked and refining rates reduced, he said.