Supermarket chain Asda has been asked about fuel station shortages affecting drivers in the UK. Last week there were reports that Tesco in Banbury was out of fuel.
Others have said there has been no diesel at several other petrol stations in Oxfordshire. These issues were widespread across the UK as drivers faced empty pumps at forecourts across Norfolk as the price of petrol and diesel continues to rise.
The Eastern Daily Press reported that the disruption to supplies caused by the Iran conflict in the Middle East was having an impact on fuel. Morrisons responds on fuel shortages affecting UK drivers Similarly in North Yorkshire there were also reports of fuel issues as well as in other places across the country.
This newspaper approached several supermarket brands to see how Oxfordshire stores’ petrol stations have been affected. Asda was one of those contacted but the supermarket giant refused to comment on the situation at this time.
When approached Morrisons informed this newspaper that MFG owns & operates all of the chain’s fuel stations.
MFG then refused to comment at this time when subsequently contacted.Sainsbury’s issues statement to UK drivers amid fuel shortages Sainsbury’s issued a comment which referred to the stores across the UK as a whole & informed drivers that sites would be resupplied if shortages occurred.
A spokesperson for Sainsbury’s said that they are actively monitoring stock levels in all locations and continuing to resupply sites where needed.
Tesco has also been approached for comment but has yet to respond. A Department for Energy Security and Net Zero spokesperson said that petrol stations are well stocked and that they have a diverse and resilient supply.
IKEA issues statement on plans for new store in Oxfordshire This comes after shadow transport secretary Richard Holden criticised Labour’s energy failure last week amid growing fears of fuel shortages due to the conflict in Iran.
Mr Holden said that Labour’s energy failure is wrecking the Easter getaway before families have even packed their bags and grounding holidays and sending air fares into the skies.
As conflict in the Middle East drives jet fuel prices higher airlines will pass those costs straight on to British families already being hammered by Labour’s hikes to air passenger duty & airport business rates.
This is the direct consequence of Labour’s net zero obsession and destroying our energy security with real and tangible consequences for people up and down the country.
