BBC News | Strike hits all French oil refineries BBC News A strike over new labour laws has spread to all of France's eight oil refineries, the CGT union says, in an escalating dispute with the government. An estimated 20% of petrol stations have either run dry or are low on supplies. Clashes broke out at one ... Petrol shortage sparks chaos in France as oil strikes hold country to ransom Petrol Shortages Across France Amid Oil Strikes French police turn water cannon on strikers at Marseille oil refinery |