Thousands of people in Greece have rushed out to get fuel after petrol tanker drivers announced that they were going on strike on Monday 26th July. It is now estimated that around 80% of petrol stations in Greece and its Islands are now out of fuel, leaving many panic buying in fear of the strike lasting for days. This could also have an impact on food and general supplies within Greece.
The truck drivers are protesting against the Greek government’s decision to draft new legislation that will open up their area to competition in line with European Union regulations.
According to car hire suppliers in Greece, the strike should end by Friday. Meanwhile to tackle this situation, holidaymakers will be given less fuel with their hire cars as a temporary measure to minimise disruption to their holiday.
In recent years, similar strikes have happened in other countries without having a major impact, however, we advise customers to be aware of this situation, and to be cautious.
How does giving your customers less fuel in the hire car minimise disrupion when they have to go and find it thenselves? Or do you propose they do not use the car they have just paid for.
Bob
Thanks for your comments Bob. To ensure that all our customers still receive a car, suppliers took the decision to reduce the amount of fuel given at collection. Quarter of a tank of fuel still ensures customers can get to their accommodation. The fuel strike is due to end very soon so the disruption to customers should be minimal.
Fuel strike its ridiculous in this day and age