Winnipeg gas stations impacted by pipeline shutdown [Video]

The pumps were running dry at a couple of independently owned Winnipeg gas stations amid the shutdown of a major pipeline, but retailers say more fuel is on the way.

Drivers pulled away from a Waverley Street gas station Wednesday morning without any gas. CTV News visited two independently owned stations in Winnipeg – both had signs up limiting gas purchases to $30, while others signalled the pumps were dry. The owners declined to comment.

This comes days after Imperial Oil announced a three-month shutdown of a pipeline carrying gas, diesel and jet fuel from Gretna to Winnipeg. The shutdown is in order to do preventative maintenance.

The province said Wednesday it has been assured more fuel is on the way.

“We’ve also been reaching out to some individual retailers and we’re aware that there are some additional shipments coming in for some individual retailers tonight,” Economic Development, Trade, and …