A number of filling stations in Sligo reportedly ran out of diesel yesterday evening. 


It estimated over one hundred filling stations nationwide have now run out of fuel, and that number could multiply rapidly today if blockades continue.


The head of fuels for Ireland says its a significant number, and it could reach up to 500 if there is no improvement by the end of the day.

It comes as blockades at the country’s main depots and only oil refinery in county Cork continues this morning.

CEO Kevin McPartlin says panic buying is making things worse - and is encouraging people to 'keep their heads':

A number of filling stations in Sligo reportedly ran out of diesel yesterday evening.&nbsp;
 It estimated over one hundred filling stations nationwide have now run out of fuel, and that number could multiply rapidly today if blockades continue.
 The head of fuels for Ireland says its a significant number, and it could reach up to 500 if there is no improvement by the end of the day.
It comes as blockades at the country&rsquo;s main depots and only oil refinery in county Cork continues this morning.
CEO Kevin McPartlin says panic buying is making things worse - and is encouraging people to 'keep their heads':

Broadcasting to Sligo, North Leitrim and South Donegal.
North West Business Park, Collooney, Ireland
102.5-105FM

Text/WhatsApp us on 00353 83 3500 530 
Telephone 00353 818 365 500 / 00353 71 91 18100 (9am to 6pm Mon to Fri)

Ocean FM is a multi award winning local radio station that broadcasts to the Northwest of Ireland. The station covers the area of South County Donegal, North County Leitrim and County Sligo.

The current CEO of the station is Niall Delaney and the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) lists their target audience as 'being all age, socio-economic and ethnic groups across the community'. The station currently employs 22 full-time and 30 part-time staff.

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Broadcasting to Sligo, North Leitrim and South Donegal.
North West Business Park, Collooney, Ireland
102.5-105FM

Text/WhatsApp us on 00353 83 3500 530 
Telephone 00353 818 365 500 / 00353 71 91 18100 (9am to 6pm Mon to Fri)

Ocean FM is a multi award winning local radio station that broadcasts to the Northwest of Ireland. The station covers the area of South County Donegal, North County Leitrim and County Sligo.

The current CEO of the station is Niall Delaney and the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) lists their target audience as 'being all age, socio-economic and ethnic groups across the community'. The station currently employs 22 full-time and 30 part-time staff.