The ebb and flow of Prince Rupert's gas station supplies

The ongoing issues of supplies for Northwest gas stations continued to make some news over the weekend, with reports of empty tanks in a number of communities in the Bulkley Valley making for the need to plan a journey with a wary eye on the gas gauge as you travel.

No Gas at the Kyah Food and fuel station in Witset
Fuel shortage from New Hazelton to Telkwa

In Prince Rupert, things are looking up for the loyal customers of Chevron, which saw a supply finally arrive in town late Saturday afternoon, providing a replenishment of the reservoirs which have been empty for the last week, a situation that we last noted one week ago.

Chevron finally saw sight of a fuel tanker today, replenishing the stations
fuel tanks late Saturday afternoon

Down the road at the 7-11 Esso station, all that remained in their reservoir was Supreme gasoline, with no indication as to when the remaining grades would be available again.

Over at the 7-11 Esso, all they had left today was their Supreme blend

The troubles for the downtown stations have provided for a boost for the two Petro Canada outlets in the city today, with the Hays Cove one finding significant traffic this afternoon, while fill up levels out in the industrial park were a little bit lighter than in town.

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