French fishermen block oil depot in fuel price protest
Around 50 fishermen blocked a major oil facility in southern France for seven hours on Friday, escalating demonstrations over rising fuel costs.
Fishermen blocked the Fos-sur-Mer oil depot in a protest against elevated fuel prices affecting their operations, according to Anadolu Agency. The blockade lasted approximately seven hours and involved roughly 50 demonstrators.
Tensions between the protesters and police were reported during the action. The protest reflects broader concerns among French fishers about operational costs linked to global fuel prices.
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- French fishermen block oil depot to protest rising fuel prices — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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