By Robert Plummer. The only petrol station that was still open was the Sainsbury's Watchmoor Park in Camberley. if(typeof window.DotMetricsObj != 'undefined') {DotMetricsObj.onAjaxDataUpdate();} A SurreyLive reader said there was no petrol at stations in Ashtead or Leatherhead yesterday (September 25), with at least five garages "empty of fuel". The UK Petroleum Industry Association has said distributors are working hard to replenish stocks after the president of the AA blamed panic-buying for the shortage of fuel. Mr Herbert's, Doubleview, open 6am. Retail Coles, Woolworths and Aldi: All closed on Friday and mostly closed on Sunday. The Prime Minister's spokesman said on Thursday: "There is no shortage of fuel in the UK and people should continue to buy fuel as normal. Nandos, McDonald's, IKEA, Wetherspoon, and BP were among the companies reporting problems as a petrol pump panic has swept across the nation over the last 48 hours. SurreyLive provided live updates on the disruption across the county in the blog below. s.type = 'text/javascript'; WebNon-exempt shops must not open on Good Friday. j = d.createElement( s ), dl = l != 'dataLayer' ? Check out your local Coles and Woolworths hours. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The Woolworths in Rundle Mall and regional South Australian stores will be open. A reported shortage in HGV drivers has led to panic buying around the country's petrol stations. Generally speaking, fuel stops along major highways like I-95 will remain open, but if you stick with exits with lots of services you will definitely have a better chance of filling up the tank. Photo by Andrew Williamson. Garages across Surrey continue to experience petrol shortages, or have been closed, due to a disruption to fuel deliveries. Only 3 of them were selling fuel. Most pubs and clubs will be open but most close at 10pm on Good Friday. If the shop is trading and staff choose towork, staff will be paid theirusual rate, not time-and-a-half. Generally, youll find stores open on Easter Saturday and Easter Monday, but do check Though Good Friday is not a federal holiday, it is a holiday in 12 states: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Texas. Mr Shapps rejected suggestions that adding drivers to the shortage occupation list would solve the problem, which he said was global, but added that he was "using every lever" available and would "move heaven and earth". About 25,700 retailers cannot open. The Royal Easter Show 2022 is open all long weekend.Credit: James Alcock. The Transport Secretary has defended his foreign visa plans to solve the HGV driver shortage, as he accused a haulage group of sparking petrol station queues, PA reports. However, many states allow employees to observe it as an optional holiday. Fresh Market: Stores are open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Harris Teeter: Store hours vary by location, so check Opening hours at Morrisons petrol stations vary from forecourt to forecourt. Check your local Westfields trading hours here. For more information, read a summary of the 2023 Easter trading hours (PDF, 181KB) including car and caravan sales. Shopping Banks On Good Friday, most petrol stations are expected to be open from 7am until 9pm. Whether you need to do some last minute grocery shopping, find a place to grab a bite to eator you're on the hunt for somethingto do, let this be yourguide. The provided trading hours and information are subject to change according to individual stores. First Union retail, finance and commerce secretaryTali Williams said most workers were "very unclear" on what the rules were in their area. Kroger holiday schedule: check Kroger hours of operation, the open time and the close time on Black Friday, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year. While Follow the latest live updates on Monday (September 27) here. Shopping centres: Closed on Friday and Sunday. IGA: Many will remain open all Easter check with your local store for details. The single biggest issue is staff shortages, with Brexit, the coronavirus pandemic and wider economic conditions all contributing factors, reports WalesOnline. READ MORE: * Opinion:Easter trading laws should become a thing of the past *Big cities slow to embrace Easter trading, compared with country cousins *Opinion: I don't have a problem with Easter trading and I'm a Christian * Opinion: Easter isn't just a religious holiday, it's a family time. } ); dm.AjaxData.push({ et: et,d: d,ssid: ssid,ad: ad}); 'https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=' + i + dl; "Many of the brands we cover are national in nature but now in some regions they are now going to open on Easter Sunday while others are not.". Print Is this answer helpful? This means that some major retailers and venues may be open, but expect the large majority of them, like bottle shops, to be closed. Trains, buses, ferries and trams will run to a Sunday timetable with reduced services. This map will showyou where these regions are: Of the stores that are allowed to trade, some might choose to open and others might not. We highly encourage readers to check the operating hours of their local stores online before making the venture. She loves running, photography, and cooking the best new recipes. In Victoria, Doncaster Westfield and Airport West Westfield open from 9am till 9pm. Javascript is required. There are certain types of businesses that are also exempt, and can therefore trade, including chemists, petrol stations, restaurants, cafes, takeaway By subscribing you agree to our Terms of Use and Some may be closed right through to Easter Tuesday on April 6, however. Most major grocery chains will be closed on Good Friday with a few confirmed exceptions listed below. The Royal Easter Show 2022 is open all long weekend. These stores include Walmart, Starbucks, and Kroger, and Amazon will (of course) continue to deliver. There's also good news if you're late on sending your cute Easter baskets! Woolworths stores in every state will be open with regular trading hours, except for the Millicent store in SA, and Esperance and Katanning in WA. Stephanie Nuzzo is the Editor of Lifehacker Australia. Christiansview Good Friday and Easter Sunday as two days to commemorate the foundations of theirfaith. The long-term effect of this will be soaring prices due to the excess demand. Generally, though, most schools be open to continue lessons on Friday. December 20, 2022. Drivers were seen forming queues at petrol stations in Tonbridge, Blackheath and Brighton on Friday morning, as various forecourts across the UK have been hit by the shortage. The Transport Secretary played down the impact of firms shutting their petrol stations on Friday morning, as he insisted that just five out of "12 or 1300" BP forecourts were closed. All Queensland Woolworths stores are to be open except for the following: Ayr, Blackwater, Bowen, Charters Towers, Childers, Chinchilla, Kingaroy, Mission Beach, Mt Isa, Pittsworth, Proserpine, Roma, Weipa. The letter must also saythey have the right to refuse work. This means if you need anything for Easter Sunday, you better stock up beforehand! One social media reader from SurreyLive says they went to the Shell at Hook only to find there was no fuel at the site. Download the SurreyLive app for a better reader experience and to get news from the areas you care most about. But because of Brexit I have been able to change the law and alter the way we manage (Covid) tests. ", The Transport Secretary added: "The real problem we face is testing, and we know that because as soon as tests become available they are snapped up immediately.". Detailed exit service listings discount lodging, camping, food, gas and more for every exit from Maine to Florida! We thank HGV drivers and all forecourt staff for their tireless work during this period.. But drivers will still be able to use the chain's petrol filling stations from 7am to 9pm. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the changes, with the visas available from next month, would ensure preparations remain on track for the festive season. Pharmacies can stay open but most Chemist Warehouse and Priceline stores will be closed on Good Friday. The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. WebThe most popular gas stations that are open 24 hours are Shell and BP, but there are many smaller fuel companies that offers their services all day long, 7 days a week, which Find out more, Drivers queue for petrol at a forecourt in Tonbridge, Kent, United Kingdom, after other petrol stations in the town ran out of fuel, Queues for fuel at the Tesco petrol station in Ely, Cambridgeshire, on Friday morning, Customers queue for fuel at a supermarket petrol station in Brighton this morning, Sudan heading towards 'full blown catastrophe', says UN, 'Devoted' father dies after becoming stuck in indoor rock climbing centre for four hours, Ant and Dec among congregation at Westminster Abbey for King Charless Coronation, Feminist MP no-platformed by Edinburgh Fringe comedy club over her gender-critical views, Bolton campaigners hope to break free from Greater Manchester's grip, Pet owner apologises after cat steals 300 hoard from neighbours, fuel shortages due to a lack of lorry drivers, not being able to get petrol or diesel supplies, shortfall of more than 100,000 lorry drivers, leading to a shortage of 40,000 lorry drivers. Certain cinemas will be open across the entire Easter long weekend. Here's all you need to know about Morrisons opening hours on Easter Sunday and Monday. The Easter trading period is confusing for retailers, workers, and consumers alike. The Toronto Eaton Centre will remain open on April 15. Help others in your area by telling us if a station you visited is open, closed, or out of fuel. Panic buying is causing "really serious problems" at petrol stations, with at least half reporting they are out of fuel, according to a sector spokesman. Note that if Christmas Day (25 December) or ANZAC Day (25 April) falls on a weekend and is observed on the following Monday, the trade restriction applies on 25 December or 25 April respectively, rather Please get in touch with us if you've been affected by emailing surreylive@reachplc.com. The Cabinet minister called for the public to be "sensible" and only fill up their cars when needed as there is "plenty of fuel" available. Major I-95 Construction Project Has Begun in Connecticut, Various I-95 Lane Shifts, Splits and Closures in Rhode Island Thru May 5, I-95 Ramp in Philadelphia to Close Permanently Tonight. In a statement on Saturday, a spokesperson said: There has been an increase in demand for fuels this week which is above and beyond what is usual. Officials said the measure will make it easier for industry to share information so that they can prioritise the delivery of fuel to the parts of the country and strategic locations that are most in need. Another added: "Went for my normal petrol fill up this morning at 6.45 before taking son to school. But the times may be different to a usual Monday. Therefore, you can expect the stores to be closed on Easter Sunday. The Government has announced a temporary visa scheme that will see 5,000 foreign HGV drivers and 5,500 poultry workers allowed into the UK on three-month contracts up to Christmas Eve in an attempt to keep supermarket shelves stocked with turkeys and tackle fuel delivery difficulties. They said: Stations are being refilled. } ()); Its illegal to sell takeaway alcohol on Good Friday, but if you find yourself stuck, theres a liquor law loophole which could be your Easter saving grace. Those exceptions, which apply toall three-and-a-half restricted trading days, include dairies, service stations, real estate agencies, souvenir shops and pharmacies. Whats open on Good Friday and Easter Sunday? If you're hoping to pop into your local Morrisons on Easter Monday (April 5), then you'll be pleased to hear that stores will be open but at slightly different hours than usual. Coles, Woolworths and Aldi: All closed on Friday and mostly closed on Sunday. This is all to The U.S. Post Office will be open on Good Friday and Easter. The special hours will remain in place for members 60 and older, healthcare workers, and first responders, until Sunday April 17th. "Not only are there larger shortages in other EU countries.. Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland have confirmed they are closing all branches on Friday Half hour queue just to get to pump. Good morning and welcome back to our live blog. Download it via the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android. However, this is still only a fraction of shops around the country, with Wellington, Auckland, and other major centres opting against it. Need to pick up some last-minute bits from Morrisons? However, Mr Shapps blamed the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency shutdown during lockdown for leading to a shortage of 40,000 lorry drivers. However, if youre after a drink, you may have some luck with local producers or bars who offer takeaway just check in and see if theyre trading. The Easter weekend in 2023 kicks off with Good Friday on April 7 and travels through to Easter Monday on April 10. Morrisons stores will be open over the Easter break. Costco is closed for major holidays such as Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and In particular, reports are suggesting that the situation is bad in Norwich, with many petrol stations out of fuel, especially diesel. This is why we will enact the Downstream Oil Protocol to ensure industry can share vital information and work together more effectively to ensure disruption is minimised. With the on-going petrol pump panic motorists might be wondering how far they can go without heading to the forecourt to top up their tanks.
