With news of the petrol shortage across the UK, drivers have begun panic buying in the fear that they will be without any fuel.

However, in Blackburn it is the panic buying that is causing the problems. AA president Edmund King has said the problem will resolve itself if drivers stick to their normal fuel routine.

The panic buying has left many in need of fuel having to go without, with many reporting having to drive all over to find fuel.

The AA has told drivers not to “fill up outside of their normal routines.

“Even if the occasional petrol station is temporarily closed, others just down the road will be open."

However, for many, including emergency services, fuel is required and with queues across many stations in Blackburn we’ve put together a list of the 24-hour petrol stations in the city to help you fill up responsibly.

24-hour petrol stations in Blackburn

Essar – Audley Range
BP – Preston New Road
BP – Whalley Banks
BP – Whalley New Road
Shell – Preston Old Road
Shell – Whalley Banks
Lockmill Service Station – Bolton Road
Rosehill Service Station – Higher Audley Street
Texaco – Preston New Road
Texaco – Grimshaw Park
Texaco – Bolton Road
Spar – Preston Way Services
Spar—Whalley Banks

Buy fuel as normal

The government continue to urge the public to buy fuel as normal, and to not panic stock.

A Government spokeswoman said: “There is no shortage of fuel in the UK, and people should continue to buy fuel as normal.

“We recognise the challenges facing industry and have already taken action to increase the supply of HGV drivers, including streamlining the process for new drivers and increasing the number of driving tests.

“We continue to closely monitor labour supply and work with sector leaders to understand how we can best ease particular pinch points.”