Tensions rise over oil, LNG impact of ongoing French strikes

摘要

London-European oil markets remained on tenterhooks Monday over the potential impact of a series of national strikes over pension reforms hitting plants, fuel supply and transport networks in France. With rolling strikes entering their 12th day Monday, the impact on refining throughputs has so far been muted, according to traders and analysts, but as concerns and unrest grow there is a real risk of motor fuel stockpiling, product deliveries being blocked and the halting of units.