"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."
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.
Read at The Local France
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