Greek is facing a severe shortage of fuel these days, this not only effecting domestic commodities but also creating problems for many international tourists. it is expected that if this fuel crises continuous to stay, it will have a very bad impact on Greeks economy. The Greek authorities were to supply service stations with fuel after failing to give the drivers the 6th day of a strike that affects tens of thousands of Greeks and foreign tourists in the summer season.

The strike is causing increasing concern the travel agencies. Supply problems continue and worsen, especially in the islands, the situation is far from returning to normal despite the government decision to commandeer the truck. The car rental companies in Greek are effecting badly by this movement. Hundreds of tourists have left their rental car because they were no longer able to fill.

Here i want to mention that, army trucks and oil companies have been assigned to transport fuel to replace more than 30,000 drivers who refused the order of requisition of the government under penalty of prosecution. The army trucks have been loaded with supplies including airports, power plants, hospitals. Truckers blocking all deliveries of fuel to continue their movement to protest against government plans to liberalize the sector, and reduce freight costs. This measure is provided in the financial recovery plan of Greece dictated by the EU and the IMF to cope with an unprecedented financial crisis.

Until 15 August is the peak tourist season and a week has already been lost, while tens of thousands foreigners are stuck in the middle of summer and that cancellations of bookings are increasing. The fuel shortage also affects thousands of Greeks and shops including those used in the canning peach that Greece exports, and many schools were forced to close, according to industry association.