# Diesel shortages in France

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/diesel-shortages-in-france
> Updated: 2026-09-21T16:44:13.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

France is experiencing diesel shortages, with approximately 90% of fuel availability incidents reported at TotalEnergies service stations. The shortage is attributed to geopolitical tensions that have blocked imports from the Middle East, which previously provided one-third of the country’s diesel supply.

The French Treasury Directorate General has warned of rising maritime transport costs and significant delays from alternative suppliers. In response, the National Federation of Transport Associations of Spain (Fenadismer) has issued an urgent recommendation to Spanish transport companies and independent drivers to fill their tanks to maximum capacity before crossing the border to avoid being immobilized within French territory.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: France faces diesel shortages as regional infrastructure and utility updates emerge

Reports cover a diesel shortage in France affecting Spanish transporters, infrastructure and power utility updates in Colombia, and food distribution growth in Extremadura, Spain.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-school-infrastructure-updates-and-scheduled-power-outages

### 2026-09-21: Fenadismer warns Spanish drivers of diesel shortages in France

Spanish transport federation Fenadismer warns drivers to fill fuel tanks before entering France due to diesel shortages caused by geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fenadismer-warns-spanish-drivers-of-diesel-shortages-in-france

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