Gas pumps are running dry around the Central Okangan.
The Petro Canada in Peachland, is out and so too is two out of three Shell stations have run dry in West 91大黄鸭.
鈥淯nfortunately we don鈥檛 know when we鈥檒l be getting more,鈥� said one teller, when asked about the situation.
In 91大黄鸭 the situation is similar, with the Pandosy shell taping up its pumps until further notice and other stations in a similar plight.
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Last week Nicole Fisher, spokesperson for Suncor Energy (which owns Petro-Canada) said planned maintenance at Canadian refineries has caused the shortage, but work was underway to truck fuel to those that are lacking.
鈥淥ur Edmonton Suncor refinery is back in service so it鈥檚 a matter of replenishing stations,鈥� said Fisher.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a number of different providers that are experiencing issues,鈥� said Fisher. 鈥淚 don鈥檛 believe it鈥檚 just Petro-Canada. It is an industry issue.鈥�
The shortage is also felt at select stations across Western Canada 鈥� including Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
But those affected are sourcing additional supply to keep up with demand.
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