Several Mayo county town filling stations run dry on day four of fuel crisis

A number of fuel pumps in Castlebar have run out of fuel as the nationwide shortage enters its fourth day, with motorists facing a patchy picture across the town.

Duffy's on Turlough Road, Cosgraves on Westport Road, Top Oil on Moneen Road, Mulroys at Moneen Roundabout, and Casey's on the New Westport Road are all reportedly experiencing a fuel shortage.

As of this morning, drivers can still fill up at Robinson's on Spencer Street, Cathal Duffy's on Station Road, Corrib Oil on the Ring Road, and Mulroys on Breaffy Road.

The local shortages are a direct consequence of ongoing blockades at three of the country's key fuel distribution points.

Protesters have prevented fuel from leaving the Whitegate refinery in Cork, Ireland's only oil refinery as well as the terminals at Foynes in Limerick and Galway Port, together accounting for roughly half the country's fuel supply.

Industry body Fuels for Ireland warned that over a hundred forecourts had run dry in the regions, and cautioned that figure could be five times higher by tonight if supply remains disrupted.

The west of Ireland is among the worst-affected areas nationwide.

Motorists in Castlebar are advised to check ahead before travelling, as the situation remains fluid and many filling stations expecting a re-fill throughout the day.