The capital wakes up with a new consequence of violence: the closure of service stations. After the looting and fire scenes that targeted stores, offices and warehouses, most of the fuel outlets also chose prudence and lowered their curtains from yesterday afternoon. The managers noted that any risk should be avoided for staff and installations, because the companies visited by the pors have been emptied of their content before being burnt down. The announcement of imminent closures caused an influx of motorists to the last stations still open. In a few hours, the queues extended and the tanks emptied. Stock breaks have been noted, in particular on SP95 petrol, popular with the majority of private vehicles. In the absence of visibility on the reopening of stations and the reconstruction of stocks, many drivers have tried to refuel ” in case “, Mechanically supplying the shortage.
No visibility
Beyond individual concern, the transport sector collects the shock. Transporters, taxis, deliverers and emergency services fear activity interruptions if the situation continues. Freight professionals evoke, with circumspection, reduced or reprogrammed tours, without clear calendar. Some even speak of a stop of their activity, because of insecurity. In peripheral districts, workshops and small businesses dependent on daily movements expect immediate slowdowns. No date of return to normal was known last night. Between fear and uncertainty, motorists therefore organize themselves day by day, while service stations-closed for security reasons-condition their recovery and security of sites. In the meantime, the capital measures the magnitude of a domino effect. After the broken windows, it is now urban mobility that is flu.
Antsa r.
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