Haute-Corse

Haute-Corse, along with Corse-du-Sud, is experiencing disruptions in fuel supply due to protests by independent gas station owners. These owners blockaded the island's two oil depots, including one in Vazzio, Ajaccio, citing unfair competition from TotalEnergies, which offers capped prices. The independent owners claim that the price difference, reportedly 30 cents per liter, threatens their businesses' survival, potentially leading to the closure of 80 gas stations. The blockades led to concerns that over half of the gas stations in Corsica could face shortages. The prefects of Haute-Corse and Corse-du-Sud acknowledged the potential fuel scarcity. The blockades were lifted following government announcements regarding fuel prices, but the underlying issue of fair competition remains a significant concern for independent gas station owners in the region.