Confirmed: Malta’s Petrol Stations Will Be Striking As Of 6pm Tomorrow
Following a lengthy meeting between the GRTU and several service station owners, a national petrol station strike has been confirmed that will commence on Tuesday 22nd January at 6pm. Following this, fuel will not be available at any service station on the island.
Owners of fuel stations and the government of Malta have been involved in lengthy discussions, regarding a plan that would require all stations to upgrade their facilities by next year to be in line with new requirements set by the Environment and Resources Authority and the Regulator for Energy and Water Services.
No indication as to when the strike will terminate has been given as of yet.