Tankers to carry more fuel

Published date03 April 2024
Publication titleHuddersfield Daily Examiner
The measure would enable tankers to operate at a weight of up to 50 tonnes to help keep forecourts stocked

Under current rules, most tankers carry empty space due to the 44-tonne limit for vehicles on public roads. Many filling stations ran dry in September 2021 due to panic-buying prompted by reports of HGV driver shortages.

Supplies have also been affected in recent years by environmental protesters targeting oil depots.

In its response to a consultation on amending the weight limit for tankers, the Department for Transport said: "The Government intends to progress this proposal for use in times of fuel supply shortage in addition to measures already available.

"The exemption will be temporary, lasting no longer than...

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