Government tracking data released Saturday showed that 11 percent of service stations across France were facing shortages of at least one type of fuel, either petrol or diesel. This left 89 percent of stations without reported difficulties at 9 a.m. local time.

The national figure held steady from the previous day, according to official reporting. Regional variations remained notable, with Grand Est at 16 percent, Pays de la Loire at 15 percent, and Occitanie at 14 percent experiencing issues. Several other regions, including Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Bretagne, reported rates between 11 and 13 percent.

The shortages have coincided with fuel prices nearing or reaching record levels. Diesel averaged close to €2.38 per liter in recent days, just below its April high, while SP95-E10 petrol hovered around €2.16 per liter. Drivers have increasingly sought out lower-priced stations, particularly those operated by TotalEnergies, which maintains a price cap that has drawn heavy demand and contributed to localized stockouts.

French President Emmanuel Macron convened emergency discussions with political figures on the matter earlier in the week. The government has extended targeted financial support for high-mileage drivers through the end of the year in response to the price pressures. Officials have stated there is no risk of a nationwide shortage, though they acknowledged logistical strains linked to international market conditions and specific network pressures.

Fishermen in southern France have staged blockades at ports and a fuel depot in recent days to protest the rising costs, adding to supply chain disruptions in affected areas. The situation reflects broader global energy tensions that have kept crude prices elevated for months.

Motorists in impacted regions have reported longer waits and the need to plan trips more carefully. Data updates continue daily on the government platform to help drivers locate available fuel.