Days of empty fuel pumps due to shortage of drivers

Motorists should not be surprised in the coming weeks if it is no longer possible for them to refuel. Partly because of the persistent drought, petrol stations in the Netherlands are suffering from problems with fuel supply. And this can ensure that you are in the next few weeks for an empty gas pump

Olielek

Due to drought, the level of water in rivers has dropped and ships with fuel depots can be loaded less heavily. The large oil spill in the port of Rotterdam also causes fuel shutdown, reports BETA affiliates. Due to oil leakage, ships should always be cleaned to prevent oil from spilling over. As a result, fewer ships can deliver fuel depots.

Not only is there a shortage of ships, but no additional tanker can be sent. The sector has been struggling for a long time with a shortage of tanker drivers. They must have special training to transport dangerous substances, but there are not enough people. According to a spokesman for the association, it is a major cause of fuel shortage

Low renewal rate

BETA receives daily phone calls from pump owners, who sometimes have to sell no to motorists up to three days. Because of the empty gas pumps, they lack a lot of turnover.