Fuel in the UK - How much, and how long would it last

[Scoobman]

Just interested in peoples views. Especialy those that work in the industry.

Say hypotheticaly, the supertankers stopped arriving on the shores of the UK tomorrow.

How much of the stuff is there actualy in the major terminals at any one time?
When would it run out? 1 week 2 weeks?
Could the gov ration it?
How much of a just in time operation is this fuel supply business?

[Scoobman]

not260 said:

Oil is pumped direct to refineries from the North Sea, so wouldn't run out as such. As far as I know anyway.

I never knew that - but thinking about it, it makes sense.