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Petrol Retailers Association reports better Nationwide availability but not London. I'd always go to the BBC for my news (heard it on Radio 4) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/58772169


I'd only queue if I was desperate but fortunately all my journeys at the moment can be done by public transport, bike or foot. Weather will be improving I'm pleased to say!


I've put down thoughts on government messaging on the Lounge - including what I feel is poor levels of information. This should have burned itself out by now - why not??

sally buying Wrote:

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> Or with many petrol garages being shut down and having flats built on the site there are not enough garages to fulfill the area need.


There are plenty of garages, just not enough storage to cope with a short term surge in demand/ short term supply issues.


The large reduction in filling stations is simply economic, you really need to be part of a supermarket or have mini mart attached, otherwise you cannot compete in a cut throat market, particularly when your land is worth far more for housing or even as a car wash.


I could say the same about timber merchants, having seen so many go in recent years.


On wider matters don't think that the PM was very reassuring today. I'll post more on the lounge

Esso on edr half of pumps working both fuels minimum purchase is ?30 maximum ?45 .I asked the fella inside about the money limits, he said its to deter people who are topping up their tanks is ?5 ?10 ?15 and making the queues longer for motorists who might need fuel more .I said put a sign up outside stating the limits so people know..you've got small notes on the pumps telling people.you can't see these from outside so motorist will still queue.could cause a problem for some .

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