URGENT: Union strike might see petrol pumps run dry
Motorists need to ensure they have enough fuel as petrol pumps may run dry in the next few days.
Industrial action by the Chemical, Energy, Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers’ Union (CEPPAWU) started this morning at 6am.
The Automobile Association (AA) advises all motorists to be aware of the action and to take the necessary steps to ensure they have enough fuel.
“It is our understanding that the strike will affect all refineries and depots of petroleum companies.
“The strike does not include petrol pump attendants, but will start to impact motorists once the pumps at petrol stations start to run dry,” the AA says.
Accordingly, the association advises motorists to ensure they top up their fuel tanks as regularly as possible.
In addition, the AA says motorists should avoid taking unnecessary journeys, as well as stop-start driving to reduce fuel use.
“Driving with an air-conditioner on, speeding and driving in peak hour traffic will consume fuel quicker.
“We therefore advise motorists to adjust their driving patterns as far as possible to ensure that the fuel in their tanks lasts that bit longer.”
According to the AA, it is unclear how long this industrial action will last.
Further updates will follow.
