BP closes UK gas stations due to truck shortages – Reuters UK

BP closes UK gas stations due to truck shortages – Reuters UK

LONDON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Oil company BP (BP.L) said on Thursday it had temporarily closed some of its petrol forecourts in Britain after its ability to transport fuel from refineries was hit by an industry wide shortage of truck drivers.

"We are experiencing some fuel supply issues at some of our retail sites in the UK and unfortunately have therefore seen a handful of sites temporarily close due to a lack of both unleaded and diesel grades," BP said in a statement on Thursday.

BP, which has about 1,200 branded stations across the United Kingdom, said it was taking action to address the issue.