BP closes UK gas stations due to truck shortages

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Oil company BP said on Thursday it had temporarily closed some of its petrol forecourts in Britain after its ability to transport fuel from refineries was hit by an industry wide shortage of truck drivers.

"We are working closely with all parties in our distribution network to optimise supplies and minimise any inconvenience to customers," it said in a statement.

The Petrol Retailers Association , which represents independent forecourts that account for 65 percent of Britain's petrol stations, said the issues appeared to be confined to London and southeast England, and appeared temporary. "According to latest BEIS data, fuel demand is still only at 92% of pre-pandemic levels so we believe there should be ample stock available at refineries and delivery terminals throughout the UK," the PRA's Gordon Balmer said.The trucking industry has said it needs another 90,000 drivers to meet demand after Brexit made it harder for European workers to drive in Britain and the COVID-19 pandemic prevented new workers from qualifying.

 

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Bp is a dump of a gas station

Why the shortage now, why not in the last 18 months? Are any oil tankers diverted mid journey, to a country where more money can be made ?

Unprecedented!

Corrected that for you: “BP closes UK petrol stations due to lorry driver shortage.”

Come in , your are a British institution. They are petrol stations. Not had stations. Gas is what comes through the pipes into your home for cooking and heating and is, well, a gas.

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