By Jaime Llinares Taboada

 

BP PLC on Thursday confirmed that it has temporarily closed some of its U.K. gas stations due to fuel-supply issues.

The energy company said some of its retail sites have been hit by delays in the supply chain, which are being caused by an industry-wide shortage of drivers across the U.K.

Earlier on Thursday, ITV reported that BP planned to run 80% of services levels to 90% of its forecourt network, meaning most locations won't be restocked for one-and-a-half days a week.

"We continue to work with our hauler supplier to minimize any future disruption and to ensure efficient and effective deliveries to serve our customers," BP said in an statement.

Shares at 1414 GMT were down 0.7% at 314.65 pence.

 

Write to Jaime Llinares Taboada at jaime.llinares@wsj.com; @JaimeLlinaresT

 

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

September 23, 2021 10:40 ET (14:40 GMT)

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