There were no huge queues to be seen, but the shortages were in evidence, with pumps out of use at some stations.
There were also restrictions on the amount of fuel which could be purchased on some sites.
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5. Morrisons, Seaburn There were no problems for motorists wanting to fill up at the supermarket's petrol station. Photo: Stu Norton
6. Gulf, Ridgeway There were queues at the South Shields petrol station, but no lack of fuel on Tuesday morning. Photo: Stu Norton
7. Jet, Cleadon Motorists heading the short distance from Sunderland into South Tyneside will have been disappointed at Cleadon Jet, with fuel unavailable. Photo: Stu Norton