The government announcement to exclude essential workers from self-isolation requirements if they have been double vaccinated should be extended to forecourt workers, says the PRA.
Gordon Balmer, the Executive Director of the PRA has said, “We are aware of some fuel supply issues as a result of workers who are part of the supply chain including terminal staff, tanker drivers and forecourt staff who have either contracted Covid-19 or, more often, pinged to self-isolate."
Our members have been working with their fuel suppliers to ensure that fuel supplies remain resilient and the PRA has been discussing this issue with government officials to ensure further steps are taken to prevent any shortages.
In addition to fuelling essential services and commercial activities, petrol stations are at present experiencing increased demand for fuel due to holidaymakers stay cautioning around the country.
Balmer added, "It is important that forecourts are able to be properly staffed given the crucial role they play in keeping the country moving and ensuring that emergency services are kept refuelled.
During previous lockdowns, filling stations were identified as essential services. We are now requesting that officials at BEIS and DHSC confirm this same status for our members in the list of exemptions."
The PRA are awaiting a response from the government on this issue.
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