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Oil product markets hit by French strikes
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Report summary
French union strikes in May 2016 have directly affected the country's oil products supply chain with six refineries out of eight offline, oil depots blocked and the main ports' oil terminals inactive. If strikes continue, the impact could lead refinery margins in Europe returning to the highs of 2015.
Table of contents
- Why are the French unions protesting?
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What is the impact on French infrastructure
- Refineries
- Depots
- Ports
- What is the impact to the products market
Tables and charts
This report includes the following images and tables:
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Oil product markets hit by French strikes: Image 1French product imports % in 2015Product imports by port in 2015
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Mediterranean crack spreads versus Urals: week commencing 16 May Vs. 28 MayOil product markets hit by French strikes: Table 1Crude imports % by French port in 2015
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