Where are the 24 hour petrol stations in the UK?
BRITS have been panic-buying petrol due to an HGV driver shortage sparking huge queues outside forecourts across the UK.
As the fuel crisis deepens, we explain where to head for a midnight run to the pump.
Motorists queue for petrol at a 24-hour station in Oxford[/caption]Where are the 24-hour petrol stations in the UK?
Many of the petrol stations at major supermarkets and garages across the UK are open 24 hours a day.
This is especially true at larger stores, ones closer to bigger cities, and those on motorways or major roads.
Motorway service stations also tend to be open at all hours of the day and night.
It is always worth checking on each company’s website to confirm, but here are the most common 24-hour forecourts:
- Asda – A large number of its 320 petrol stations are open 24 hours
- Shell – Most stations operate 24 hours a day
- Esso – Almost all open 24/7
- BP – Many open for business 24 hours, while others open 5am to 10pm
- Texaco – Many are 24-hour operations, but some open 5.30am to 10pm
- Moto – Services serve customers 24/7
- Welcome Break – All should be open 24 hours
- Roadchef – Motorists can buy fuel 24/7
Where can I get petrol today?
A nationwide shortage of HGV drivers has sparked fuel shortage fears and widespread panic buying of petrol.
Motorists have been queueing at forecourts round the clock, with many now advertising supplies have dried up or major delays.
Some have even been forced to close while they await much-needed deliveries.
There’s no definitive record of all the stations that are closed, and the list keeps changing as forecourts reopen once new deliveries arrive.
But the good news is that full closures are limited meaning the majority of stations should still have fuel available.
Major supermarkets including Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury’s have all said they are not facing fuel shortages, despite the increasing demand.
And BP said that it had closed just 20 of its 1,200 petrol stations because fuel supplies had dried up, and between 50 and 100 sites had lost at least one grade of fuel.
Meanwhile, ExxonMobil has said that a small number of Tesco petrol stations are affected.
Fuel shortage fears began as a result of a lack of tanker drivers[/caption]If you urgently need to fill up, it is worth checking local reports to find out which of your nearest stations are still operating – and the best time to visit.
Do also check individual opening times, as these vary across the country.
One of the biggest forecourt operators has placed a £30 maximum at all of its pumps to make sure it can keep customers on the road.
This means that if you live near one of EG Group’s 367 petrol stations, there’s a good chance you’ll be able to fill up, even if you can’t get a full tank.
EG Group, runs petrol stations under well-known brand names such as BP, Esso, Shell and Texaco.
The Sun has compiled a full list of locations operating the £30 limit – which might be a good place to start if you need petrol or diesel today.
But do bear in mind you may need to drive a little further afield or wait in long queues to fill up.