Panic buying drains French gas stations

Hundreds of sites have run dry across the country after price caps triggered a surge in demand amid Middle East war disruptions

Fuel shortages have spread across France after drivers rushed to fill their tanks following the introduction of price caps, straining supplies at hundreds of stations, according to the Energy Ministry and media reports.

Around 900 stations have run out of at least one type of fuel, including around 700 operated by energy major TotalEnergies...