Rhine low water disrupts fuel supply in eastern France

Low water levels in the Rhine have caused a fuel shortage in eastern France.

Consensus

Low water levels in the Rhine River are disrupting fuel deliveries to eastern France.
The shortage affects gas stations in the Grand Est region.
14% of gas stations in the Grand Est region are in difficult conditions due to fuel shortages.
The situation is worse in Alsace and Haute-Saône with up to 50% of stations affected.
Ship capacity on the Rhine has been reduced, with fuel tankers carrying only 350 tons instead of the usual 1,500 tons.
Rain is expected to begin over the weekend but will only raise water levels by about 20 cm.

The Rhine's water level drop began very early this year, starting in early July instead of the usual September. — interfax
The drought has also affected the Danube River, leading to a planned shutdown of the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant in Romania due to low water levels. — vedomosti
The Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant may be offline for at least two weeks. — vedomosti