Blackpool Tesco and Sainsbury's petrol station closures as fuel shortage hits Fylde coast
A number of petrol stations in Blackpool are either closed or partially closed amid fuel shortages.
As of lunchtime today, a sign outside on a Tesco petrol station forecourt in Blackpool read: “Sorry. No diesel fuel available.” Cars still appeared to be queueing for unleaded petrol at the site, however.
At Sainsbury’s in the town centre, the entire petrol station was closed off to the public, with a sign having been put out reading: “Petrol station closed.” No other explanation was offered.
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The closures come amidst news that diesel prices have reached their most expensive level since December 2022, according to new figures, as the Iran oil crisis escalates.
The RAC said the average price of a litre of the fuel at UK forecourts on Monday was 181.2p. That represents a 27% increase from 142.4p on February 28, the day the war in the Middle East began.
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Average petrol prices have reached 152.0p per litre, a rise of 14% from 132.8p over the same period.
Morrisons at Squires Gate and Asda at Marton are both operating as normal.
Tesco and Sainsbury’s have been approached for comment.