ForumSage
SubscriberBumped into a friend today just after lunch. She asked me if I had heard about the diesel shortage, which I had not. So i straight away went to my local servo only to find that they had run out.
I then took off to the next closet Caltex (I have a Caltex fuel card) which was 15 kays away to find they are rationing diesel, 50 litres max.
This is ok as I am in the D1 with about a quarter of a tank so this filled it. I then went home and went on the net to see what going on. I find out that Bendigo and Echuca are almost out of diesel.
I then jump into my D2 and go to an independent in town who has a sign on the pumps, max 300 litres. This is crossed off now saying 200 litres. So I filled the D2 plus a 20 litre jerry.
What ios going on?
Dave.
I was asked " Is it ignorance or apathy?" I replied "I don't know and I don't care."
1983 RR gone (wish I kept it)
1996 TDI ES.
2003 TD5 HSE
1987 Isuzu County
Master
SupporterFound this...
The fuel shortage is due to problems with two production units at the Geelong Shell refinery, which has been forced to ration diesel supplies since Tuesday.
Shell Australia spokesman Paul Zennaro said one problem was electrical, while the other was still being investigated.
"We have been experiencing a severe problem with diesel supply," Mr Zennaro said. "Shell is hoping to reinstate diesel production by the weekend."
City's diesel crisis | Geelong, VIC, Australia
Cheers
Mark
Plenty this way
About 400,000 litres on site
Swaggie
Subscriberfrom BP website
VIC Diesel Update
We apologise if you are experiencing any disruption to the supply of your BP Diesel.
Due to industry manufacturing issues,Victoria is currently experiencing shortages of diesel fuel.
This means that some BP Victoria sites could experience intermittent stock shortages and these interruptions are likely to continue until our suppliers resume normal operations later this month.
For information about your closest BP store with BP Diesel, please call us on 1300 1300 27.
Meanwhile, we are working hard to help you get your fuel of choice supplies as soon as possible, we thank you for your patience and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
ChatterBox
This explains it...
All emergency services on the GRN here in SA were advised to fill up, and keep it full.
No other explanation, but it was enough for me to fill the tank.
Bugger thats why both servos in Kilmore had none earlier today
Master
So the D3 sitting at home with maybe 2-3 litres in the tank is a poor choice to use at the moment?
Ran it down as I was planning to drain the tank and see if I can 'reinflate' the dented section back to standard capacity. Left it like that while O/S so hopefully the missus doesn't need it.
Master
'no diesel' signs on a number of stations between Bendigo and sea lake today
ForumSage
Yesterday I noticed the diesel price blanked out at Healesville Shell, thought nothing of it, had to go to ER at Maroondah hospital last night & whilst waiting there for hours saw this thread on my phone & stopped at Ringwood Shell on the way home about 1.30 went in & asked (because I didnt want the dregs) & the console operator heard nothing of a diesel shortage so I "topped up" with 125 litres, spewing I didn't even have a discount coupon.
But thanks for the heads up.
ForumSage
SubscriberBoth my Disco's are full plus a 20 litre jerry in the shed so I am right for a while.
Dave.
I was asked " Is it ignorance or apathy?" I replied "I don't know and I don't care."
1983 RR gone (wish I kept it)
1996 TDI ES.
2003 TD5 HSE
1987 Isuzu County
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