Posted AT 6:42 AM EDT on 21/02/07
Gas shortage hits Imperial Oil outlets after refinery fire
Esso stations are running short of gasoline this week after accidents at both of Imperial Oil's refineries in Ontario.The shortages, which yesterday affected 75 of the company's 400 gas stations in the province, are being rotated to spread the pain. A number of gas bars have also been closed outright by Canadian Tire, which relies on Imperial Oil for its supply.
A spokesman for Imperial Oil pleaded yesterday with the public not to engage in hoarding.
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