The Government has just declared an energy crisis, which begins at 23:59 this Friday (August 9th) and will last until the same time on August 21st, after declared minimum services two days ago , last Wednesday.
What does this mean for those who need to refuel during the strike by drivers of hazardous materials, which begins on August 12th and goes on for an indefinite period?
It will be possible to continue to supply, albeit with limitations. The exclusive REPA stations (Emergency Network of Refueling Stations) are intended for priority activities (medical emergencies, firefighters, security, etc.).
All Service Stations in the Emergency Network
The non-exclusive REPA stations are open to the general public, with the limit set at 15 l per vehicle.
Outside the REPA network, the established limits are set at 25 l for light vehicles and 100 l for heavy vehicles.
The limitations now announced for the priority network and at other gas stations, however, will only take effect from the next August 11th at 23:59.
The minister of the Environment, João Pedro Matos Fernandes, announced that a list with the REPA network stations will be sent to all gas stations in the country, which should be fixed for consultation by citizens.
August 12th Update:
As predicted, the strike by hazardous materials drivers began at midnight tonight. ENSE (National Entity for the Energy Sector) released an interactive map that allows you to see whether or not fuel is available at the stations of the Emergency Service Network of Refueling Stations (REPA).There is another map, by the group of volunteers VOST Portugal (Digital Volunteers in Emergency Situations for Portugal), which also allows you to see whether or not there is fuel at the country's gas stations. However, it is not official but is regularly updated.
Check the website No More Supply
August 19 update:
The strike of dangerous goods drivers has been called off, so over the next few days we will see the progressive return to the normal operating state of the fuel stations.