Those that remain are mostly ordered to serve emergency vehicles only. The food panic has started with rationing at most stores. Tony Blair addressed the nation at 6pm and has declared this a national crisis. On September 13 there was a wave of panic fuel buying along the wealthy south coast from Marseille to Nice.
Some holidaymakers remain stranded in the country after a full week of protests.
Belgian hauliers have been blocking highways and major routes throughout the country since September 9. Talks with the Government failed on the 12th. The capital of Brussels has been brought to a standstill for several days by internal blockades. Entry to Germany from Belgium was blocked on September 13. Protesters are considering blocking most major routes within Germany.