diff --git a/bin/service/web_services.py b/bin/service/web_services.py
index 3543cb78d95..683415c112d 100644
--- a/bin/service/web_services.py
+++ b/bin/service/web_services.py
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ import pooler
 import release
 import sql_db
 import tools
-
+import locale
 logging.basicConfig()
 
 class db(netsvc.Service):