Morrisons responds on UK fuel shortages affecting drivers

Morrisons fuel pumps (stock photo). <i>(Image: Wikimedia Commons)</i>
Morrisons fuel pumps (stock photo). (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
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Supermarket chain Morrisons has been asked about the fuel shortages affecting drivers in the UK.

Within the past week, shadow transport secretary Richard Holden criticised Labour’s “energy failure” amid growing fears of fuel shortages due to the Iran war.

Mr Holden said: “Labour’s energy failure is wrecking the Easter getaway before families have even packed their bags, grounding holidays and sending air fares into the skies.

“As conflict in the Middle East drives jet fuel prices higher, airlines will pass those costs straight on to British families already being hammered by Labour’s hikes to air passenger duty and airport business rates.

“This is the direct consequence of Labour’s net zero obsession, destroying our energy security with real and tangible consequences for people up and down the country.

“Britain is left exposed, families are left paying, and Labour sit on their hands as the dream of a family holiday vanish.”

Earlier this week, we reported that Tesco Express, London Road in Worcester was out of fuel, as well as no diesel at several petrol stations in Worcestershire.

Morrisons was one of those contacted, but informed that MFG owns and operates all of the chain's fuel stations.

When subsequently contacted, MFG refused to comment at this time.

Sainsbury's issued a comment, which referred to the stores across the UK as a whole, informing drivers that sites would be resupplied if shortages occurred.

A spokesperson for Sainsbury's said: "For background, we are actively monitoring stock levels in all locations and continuing to resupply sites where needed.

Tesco and Asda were both also approached for comment, but have yet to respond.

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