'Storing petrol at home is a potential hazard'
North Wales Fire Service is warning people that storingpetrol or other fuels at home presents a potential hazard and should be avoideddue to the risks involved. The advice comes after the UK government encouraged people to stock up on petrol ahead of any potential strike by tanker drivers.
– Gary Brandrick, Senior Operations Manager North Wales Fire and RescueIt is an offence to store more than the legal limit of fuel, unless you have a licence issued by the Petroleum Licensing Authority. Petrol is a dangerous substance which, when present can dramatically increase the risk of fire.”
Stakes high for Deeside businesses awaiting strike talks
Fuel tanker drivers and their employers will try to resolve their dispute when they meet today.
Fears of shortages ahead of possible tankers' strike
Motorists across Wales are reporting regular but short term problems with buying petrol and diesel.