Fuel Shortages
An interruption to the fuel supply irrespective of the cause will impact on families, communities and businesses. This page contains information about what could happen and steps that can be taken now to minimise the impact
What can go wrong for businesses?
- Staff unable to get to work
- Disruption to supply chain
- Unable to deliver your service
- Loss of heating fuel
- Suppliers not able to deliver essential products
What can businesses do?
- Identify critical activities so you can prioritise tasks
- Identify alternatives to travelling for example teleconferencing or video conferencing
- Consider home working
- Cross train staff
- Consider car-sharing or use of public transport
- Confirm with your suppliers the steps they are taking
The Department of Emergency and Climate Change have produced a document providing guidance for organisations that covers business continuity management in respect of disruption of fuel supplies. You can download a pdf copy of the plan from this link, or alternatively visit the DECC website
Information for families and communities
- Only make essential journeys
- Reduce speed to save fuel ~ allow more time for journeys
- Make sure vehicle tyres are properly inflated.
- Plan ahead ~ avoid the rush hours.