Sorry, No Diesel.

Heddy · 24th September 2021, 18:28

Just filled up at Tesco, (I have a petrol Astra now) and sign says Sorry no Diesel. Hope this is a temporary measure, a little panic buying going on mefinks.

Stevie25 · 24th September 2021, 19:45

Was shopping in the Republic of Ireland today - just barely more than a 90 minute drive from where I live in Northern Ireland.
As an observation, supermarket shelves full, and called into a nearby Tesco Garage for Diesel - no queues or shortages.
Asked the attendant about the situation - replied he had not noticed any issues with either supermarkets or fuel.
Just saying.

clf · 24th September 2021, 20:12

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Originally Posted by Stevie25

Was shopping in the Republic of Ireland today - just barely more than a 90 minute drive from where I live in Northern Ireland.
As an observation, supermarket shelves full, and called into a nearby Tesco Garage for Diesel - no queues or shortages.
Asked the attendant about the situation - replied he had not noticed any issues with either supermarkets or fuel.
Just saying.

'twas the same in Newtownabbey today. No queues, full shelves, all good there too. Also just sayin'

Stevie25 · 24th September 2021, 20:17

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Originally Posted by clf

'twas the same in Newtownabbey today. No queues, full shelves, all good there too. Also just sayin'

Can confirm the same in Bangor, County Down.
It would appear then that the Island of Ireland is in a ‘good place’
Again, just saying !

SCP440 · 24th September 2021, 20:31

The BP petrol station a mile from where I live had a tanker in today and there was about 20 cars up the road waiting for fuel, I think as usual it is the BBC trying to put a bad slant on something.

Once all the worry mongers have filled there tanks this will be another non story. There is no shortage of fuel it is just a few petrol stations who have probably left it to the last minute to order more stock have been caught short.

We must all get used to leaving every thing to last thing, plan ahead and if you your car needs fuel put it in, it wont go off. If you see tea bags on special offer put a bag in the larder. We will all need food so meal plan and buy a few days ahead. Its not rocket science.

steve-45 · 24th September 2021, 20:46

The was certainly no queues for fuel until the media started saying there were shortages....

It then started to become a self fulfilling prophecy !

KeithA · 25th September 2021, 10:58

Where (I hope/hypothesise) this should ease after a few days is that people don't have limitless space to store their panic bought fuel, just their tanks, so once those that ran on fumes have filled up they need to use the fuel before they can do so again... Unlike the loo roll rush.

That said the couple of nearest stations to me were closed and I joined the queues (twice) today as 2 of our cars were down to a quarter tank and I know we have a lot of miles to cover this week. Not panicking, just planning ahead.

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FantasticMrFish · 25th September 2021, 18:32

I got in the local garage last night with no huge line. I'll add I was empty and needed petrol, I'm not a panic buyer. Same garage this morning 15 deep waiting to get in.

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steve-45 · 25th September 2021, 18:42

Only 15 deep, the queue for my local Morrison’s petrol station was over 1/4 mile long this morning.

FantasticMrFish · 25th September 2021, 18:44

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Originally Posted by steve-45

Only 15 deep, the queue for my local Morrison’s petrol station was over 1/4 mile long this morning.

Oh the 2 closest supermarkets to me have NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- up shop as of today. This little local independent station is in the tiny ex mining village where I live so 15 is considerable.

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24th September 2021, 18:28	#1
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	Sorry, No Diesel. Just filled up at Tesco, (I have a petrol Astra now) and sign says Sorry no Diesel. Hope this is a temporary measure, a little panic buying going on mefinks.

25th September 2021, 10:58	#7
KeithA Loves to post Rover 75 Conny Tourer Auto Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Essex Posts: 347 Thanks: 75 Thanked 94 Times in 71 Posts	Where (I hope/hypothesise) this should ease after a few days is that people don't have limitless space to store their panic bought fuel, just their tanks, so once those that ran on fumes have filled up they need to use the fuel before they can do so again... Unlike the loo roll rush. That said the couple of nearest stations to me were closed and I joined the queues (twice) today as 2 of our cars were down to a quarter tank and I know we have a lot of miles to cover this week. Not panicking, just planning ahead. Sent from my moto g(30) using Tapatalk __________________ 2003 Tourer, Connoisseur Auto

24th September 2021, 19:45	#2
Stevie25 Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Bangor, NI Posts: 369 Thanks: 356 Thanked 148 Times in 87 Posts	Was shopping in the Republic of Ireland today - just barely more than a 90 minute drive from where I live in Northern Ireland. As an observation, supermarket shelves full, and called into a nearby Tesco Garage for Diesel - no queues or shortages. Asked the attendant about the situation - replied he had not noticed any issues with either supermarkets or fuel. Just saying.

24th September 2021, 20:31	#5
SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	The BP petrol station a mile from where I live had a tanker in today and there was about 20 cars up the road waiting for fuel, I think as usual it is the BBC trying to put a bad slant on something. Once all the worry mongers have filled there tanks this will be another non story. There is no shortage of fuel it is just a few petrol stations who have probably left it to the last minute to order more stock have been caught short. We must all get used to leaving every thing to last thing, plan ahead and if you your car needs fuel put it in, it wont go off. If you see tea bags on special offer put a bag in the larder. We will all need food so meal plan and buy a few days ahead. Its not rocket science.

24th September 2021, 20:46	#6
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	The was certainly no queues for fuel until the media started saying there were shortages.... It then started to become a self fulfilling prophecy !

25th September 2021, 18:32	#8
FantasticMrFish Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 179 Thanks: 29 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts	I got in the local garage last night with no huge line. I'll add I was empty and needed petrol, I'm not a panic buyer. Same garage this morning 15 deep waiting to get in. Sent from my M2007J3SG using Tapatalk

25th September 2021, 18:42	#9
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	Only 15 deep, the queue for my local Morrison’s petrol station was over 1/4 mile long this morning.