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Diesel Fuel Shortage.

Discussion in 'Canadian Truckers Forum' started by Basic, Oct 24, 2013.

Pick as many as you want.

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    Its Not True.

    2 vote(s)
    25.0%

  2. Its is True.

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  3. Its true, but not for long.

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    We need to refine our own diesel.

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    Its a conspiracy.

    5 vote(s)
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  6. Its never been this bad before.

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    It's been worse.

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  8. It's all TFW's fault.

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    Somebody's should/is going to be fired.

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    This is due to incompetence.

    2 vote(s)
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    Another validating argument for deleting emissions.

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    It's not going to affect me.

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    It's going to affect me.

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    It's going to affect me greatly.

    2 vote(s)
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  15. I'm Glad it happened.

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  16. I don't want to state my opinion publicly.

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  1. Oct 24, 2013 #1
    Basic

    Basic Light Load Member

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    Apparently, if your in Alberta, or maybe the greater western Canada region look forward to having a fuel cap of 300 liters/day imposed on your fuel cards and/or rampant diesel fuel shortages. Expected to last all winter.

    Theories? Rants? Tricks? Stories? Anything related to the fuel shortage, feel free to post here.
     
    Last edited: Oct 24, 2013
    Basic, Oct 24, 2013
    Basic, Oct 24, 2013
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  3. Oct 24, 2013 #2
    Calspring

    Calspring Light Load Member

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    I haven't heard anything about it but that is only something I will believe when I get a call from the fuel company. 300L is too little for me, if it was 400 I would be able to live with it but for a lot of guys that might get them 600km in a day some even less.
     
    Calspring, Oct 24, 2013
    Calspring, Oct 24, 2013
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  4. Oct 24, 2013 #3
    not4hire

    not4hire Road Train Member

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    300 l per day? What am I going to do after lunch?
     
    not4hire, Oct 24, 2013
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  5. Oct 24, 2013 #4
    nate980

    nate980 Road Train Member

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    Well I've got 5 fuel cards...6 if I can fit in a fas gas lol
     
    nate980, Oct 24, 2013
    nate980, Oct 24, 2013
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  7. Oct 24, 2013 #5
    Prairie Boy

    Prairie Boy Road Train Member

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    I was going to say, "Who runs around with only 1 card"???
     
    Prairie Boy, Oct 24, 2013
    Prairie Boy, Oct 24, 2013
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    nate980 Thanks this.
  8. Oct 24, 2013 #6
    mhallam

    mhallam Light Load Member

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    We got notice from petro can a few weeks ago of outages etc in Alberta and Sask. No limits though as of then.
    UFA was fine though.
    I know I've met a lot of fuel haulers I've never seen before heading towards Saskatoon or Regina.

    What a pain, fuelling at 2 locations every day or being creative lol
     
    mhallam, Oct 24, 2013
    mhallam, Oct 24, 2013
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  9. Oct 25, 2013 #7
    Basic

    Basic Light Load Member

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    Some people are getting cut down to 300 L effective soon. So don't be surprised if it happens in your knick of the woods in the coming weeks. And like its been said already, everyone has a bunch of cards. You may have to stop for fuel 3 times in one day, if some stations run dry periodically. Also depends on which stations are on your route. UFA is the most expensive for me so an increase in costs. Going to be an interesting winter.
     
    Basic, Oct 25, 2013
    Basic, Oct 25, 2013
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  10. Oct 25, 2013 #8
    bobbyt

    bobbyt Medium Load Member

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    I've had no problem getting fuel. North battleford and Saskatoon petro pass always have fuel and that's enough to get to southern saskatchewan and back or to Brandon, mb. Don't know if its about the fuel shortage or drivers not planning there fuel stops properly.
     
    bobbyt, Oct 25, 2013
    bobbyt, Oct 25, 2013
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  11. Oct 25, 2013 #9
    mhallam

    mhallam Light Load Member

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    Petro canada station in Kindersley is now on a daily limit of 250 litres. The signs up today
     
    mhallam, Oct 25, 2013
    mhallam, Oct 25, 2013
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  12. Oct 25, 2013 #10
    Sarabeara

    Sarabeara Medium Load Member

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    I received an email from Federated Co Op restricting fuel use to 300 liters a day.

    "Due to a temporary reduction in diesel supply across Western
    Canada, a daily maximum of 300 litres per card has been put
    in place. This is a cumulative daily limit by card which
    allows pick-ups from various CO-OP cardlocks up to 300 litres
    in total.

    We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

    If you have any further questions please contact your sales
    representative."

    If you log into your Petro Canada account, it directs you to a page of restrictions and complete closures.
     
    Sarabeara, Oct 25, 2013
    Sarabeara, Oct 25, 2013
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