NEW UK Government figures show filling stations in Britain had an average fuel stock level of 25% on Sunday, down from 33% before the crisis.
But the situation varies in different areas – with Scotland boasting the highest level across Britain.
Here is a breakdown of average fuel stock levels – how full filling station storage tanks were – at the end of the day on Sunday:
North-east England: 33%
North-west England: 28%
Yorkshire and The Humber: 28%
East Midlands: 22%
West Midlands: 26%
East of England: 19%
London: 18%
South-east England: 16%
South-west England: 26%
Wales: 30%
Scotland: 35%
England: 23%
Gordon Balmer, executive director of the Petrol Retailers Association, said yesterday that 13% of independent filling stations in London and the South East still do not have fuel.
He warned: “This is leaving some motorists continuing to feel insecure about fuel availability at their local neighbourhood filling stations.
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“Independent forecourts report a complete lack of visibility as to when their next delivery might arrive, and some have been dry for four days and still waiting for a delivery.”
Balmer claimed attempts by the Government to deal with the crisis – such as deploying members of the armed forces to help deliver fuel – have only had “limited success” in London and the South East.
He added: “Much more attention on this issue affecting this region is urgently needed.”
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