Metro’s fuel suppliers experience shortages
The Ekurhuleni metro has been notified by its fuel suppliers that they are experiencing fuel shortages due to the Covid-19 pandemic, aggravated by the truck drivers strike.
Themba Gadebe spokesperson of the Ekurhuleni metro said in order to minimise fuel shortages within the metro, fuel is being rationed to all the depots as it is received.
“Currently, service delivery has not been affected.
“The metro will constantly inform its customers and residents of the situation, including through its social media platforms,” he said.
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