Source: overseas network
Overseas Network, September 25thAfter Brexit, due to the shortage of truck drivers, it is difficult for refineries to transport finished gasoline to gas stations. A long fleet of cars lined up in front of gas stations across the UK on the 24th local time, and hundreds of drivers went to fill up their fuel tanks for fear of fuel shortages.
According to Russia Today, some gas stations in the UK have been out of fuel and closed, while many other gas stations lack at least one brand of fuel. Of the 1200 gas stations operated by BP P.L.C., about 20 have been temporarily closed, and Exxon Mobil Corp of the United States also said that some gas stations have been affected. In addition, some oil companies have implemented quota measures. British retailer EG Group imposes a limit of 30 pounds. The company said the cap was due to "unprecedented customer demand".
British Transport Secretary Grant Sharps blamed the fuel problem on logistics. Mr Sharps said that although UK refineries had "sufficient gasoline" stocks, the UK had been plagued by a shortage of truck drivers. He hinted that the government might use the army to transport fuel and other goods. Paul Holmes, a British Conservative MP, warned against "panic buying". "the supply line is good and delivery is under way. Panic buying is not the solution to the problem. "
From January 1 this year, Britain withdrew from the European single Market and the Customs Union. Brexit has made it difficult for truck drivers in other European countries to work in the UK, while the COVID-19 epidemic has prevented novice drivers from getting qualified. People in the British truck industry estimate that there is a shortfall of 90,000 truck drivers. (overseas net Li Fang)