The French government has temporarily allowed the sale of diesel fuel that does not meet usual standards due to fears of a diesel shortage. This decision is a response to supply tensions caused by the war in Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The cold filter plugging point standard has been raised from -15C to 0C to prevent shortages. Diesel prices have surged nearly 30 percent in a month, prompting the government to consider limited measures to ease pressure on drivers.
"The French government has temporarily authorised the sale of diesel fuel with lower cold-weather resistance to prevent shortages amid rising prices at the pump."
"Under normal circumstances, diesel fuel sold in winter must remain usable down to -15C, but with this exemption, that threshold is raised to 0C."
"Diesel, the most widely used fuel in France, rose from €1.709 per litre at the end of February to €2.212 at the end of March - an increase of nearly 30 percent."
"The government's decision comes amid intense pressure on global fuel prices due to the American-Israeli attacks on Iran and Iran's retaliation which has closed the Hormuz Strait."
Read at The Local France
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