Most Shell gas stations in London, Ontario, ran out of gas last week with blocked bombs and panels showing rows of zeros.
Some city employees, who were not allowed to speak to CBC News, say the gas shortage began over the weekend. Diesel is still available at the 8 stations that CBC has visited and called.
Two Shell stations in Windsor were also dry on Tuesday.
No one from the company was available for an interview, but sent an email statement.
This Wellington Shell and commissioners had to put up cones to let drivers know they had no stock of gasoline. (Andrew Lupton / CBC News)
“High customer demand combined with supply disruptions due to recent storms has caused a small number of stations in southern Ontario to run out of fuel temporarily,” the email said.
“We thank our customers for their patience as we work hard to address these temporary shortcomings.”
This Oxford Shell and Waterloo St. has put up a sign informing drivers that they have run out of gas. (Amanda Margison / CBC News)
Gasoline prices hit an all-time high in early May. It went up more than $ 2 a liter in the London area and across the country.
Analysts said the price of crude oil was driving up prices, as well as a global shortage of diesel. The start of the “driving season” between April and September has historically meant an increase in fuel costs. The war in Ukraine and the supply channel has also been a contributing factor.
This is the first time in the London region that so many stations have seen tanks drying up.
Other stations, including Petro Canada and Esso, say they continue to have supplies. Shell does not know when the deposits will be refilled.