No Fuel Shortage, Say Sussex Officials
The government insists there’s no shortage of fuel, says George O’Reilly from the Sussex Resilience Forum. This group, made up of local agencies, is meeting regularly to monitor the situation and coordinate support across Sussex.
Buy Fuel as Normal, Warns Fire Chief
George O’Reilly, Group Manager for East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, urges drivers to keep buying petrol as usual. “We understand the challenges and are working together to provide support,” he said.
He added: “If the community buys fuel normally, it will help the supply chain catch up faster.”
Fire Risks: Don’t Store Petrol at Home
Officials also warned against hoarding petrol, citing fire dangers. Petrol is highly flammable and should only be stored in approved containers, following Health and Safety Executive guidelines. For more info, visit HSE advice on petrol storage.
