Like many places around the UK over the weekend Dorset was affected by motorists going out to panic-buy petrol due to reports of potential shortages.
The lack of HGV drivers transporting the fuel had seen some BP forecourts forced to shut, leading to drivers forming long queues at many petrol stations.
Motorists caused disruption with long queues in Bournemouth, causing the Tesco Extra on Castle Lane to be shut on Friday.
This also extended to nearby Poole and Christchurch.
Disruption continued over the weekend, leading to several petrol stations closing in the county.
As a result, the AA had encouraged drivers not to be over-zealous in their pursuit for fuel.
AA president Edmund King had said on Friday: “There is no shortage of fuel and thousands of forecourts are operating normally with just a few suffering temporary supply chain problems.
"Drivers should not fill up outside their normal routines because, even if the occasional petrol station is temporarily closed, others just down the road will be open."
If you’re looking to fill up your car responsibly in Bournemouth here is a list of the petrol stations in the town.
What are the 24-hour petrol stations in Bournemouth?
BP - 542 Wallisdown Road
Esso - Bath Road
Esso - 771 Castle Lane
Esso - 193 Charminster Road
Shell - 341-345 Holdenhurst Road
Shell - 113-115 Bournemouth Road
SPAR - 332-342 Charminster Road
SPAR - 1 Bath Road
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