Lees Village Service Station asks customers to be kind amid fuel price rise

Lees Village Service Station has warned customers that fuel prices will rise 'quite substantially' tomorrow after selling out of most of its supply today. The station, which serves the Lees area of Oldham, posted a frank message on Facebook explaining that the price hike is directly linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

The business, which has already asked customers not to panic buy, says it's received 38,000 litres of fuel due to arrive the next day but expects to run out before then. In their latest post, they clarified that the price increase isn't something they control or benefit from-it's a direct result of global events including air strikes by Israel and the US on Iran, and the killing of Iran's supreme leader.

The station's management has made a direct plea to customers to be kind to staff during these difficult times. They point out that while fuel prices are rising now, they do eventually come down-unlike many other goods that keep increasing in price. The message comes just days after the station's previous appeal to customers about panic buying.

For local residents, this means higher costs at the pump and potential fuel shortages at their nearest service station. The situation highlights how international conflicts can quickly impact everyday life in Oldham, affecting everything from commuting costs to local business operations. The station's transparency about the situation has been welcomed by many regular customers who appreciate being kept informed about what's driving the price changes.