In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Dilwyn Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes
Does anyone know about the fuel supply situation in England? I intended to travel down to Byfleet workshop on Sunday morning, but out of nowhere there seems to be a severe fuel shortage in North Wales - no diesel at ANY local garages! I work for a garage and even I can't find out what's going on, whether it's localised or what?
Perfect in England as far as I know. No supply problems. Also the price is still held quite reasonable ( taking into account the governments large tax take ).
If I can't get diesel on the motorways there's no point trying to get to Byfleet, obviously!
You should have no problems.
The closest to an explanation I got was that a large tanker for Stanlow port had missed the tide conditions and so there was a shortage of diesel oil and it seems that some fuel companies are restricting distribution (reduced deliveries) to reduce shortages in some regions, but this is leading to rumours and panic buying (certainly seen that where I work today, you'd have thought fuel was going out of fashion!), causing localised shortages nationwide.
OK. You are obviously situated in area of geographic disadvantage ( ! ) ... not mention living in North Wales :-)
It might well be local to Wales & North West (or areas served by Stanlow) as I haven't seen anything about it in the papers or on the news. If anyone has any info, please let me know.
Yes, be assured it is just local to where you are.
Look up any of the major oil companies on the net, and contact them either by email or phone. They will give a positive answer for England, and may be able to pin point the local problem that you are experiencing.
Good luck with the journey !
-- Malcolm Cadman
