Nationwide petrol shortages

There have been reports that majority of Shell filling stations nationwide are without certain grades of petrol.

Those with petrol have complained of having a limited supply.

The shortages come as petrol stations brace themselves for a rush of motorists filling their tanks ahead of Wednesday’s fuel price increase.

The price of petrol will go up by 34 cents a litre at midnight.

Bonang Mogale , chairman and vice president of Shell South Africa, said he is trying to find out where the shortages are exactly, so that they can address the issue.

He says the company is desperate to resolve the nationwide shortages and that there is currently no specific explanation for the shortages.

Callers of the Redi Tlhabi show on Talk Radio 702 have been calling in and sharing their grievances.

Many of them say they have visited several garages that are without petrol.

Many Sasol, BP and Engen garages have also reported shortages.

- EWN