Two Isle of Wight petrol stations have closed this afternoon (Sunday, October 13) as new owners take over the forecourts.
Morrisons’ Newport and Lake petrol stations have now closed, as a ‘changeover’ period begins for the new company.
Past and present staff will be gathering at Newport petrol station ahead of the closure at around 1pm.
As previously reported, both closures will last until Friday (October 18).
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On the Island, it is understood that there will be no job losses following the takeover, with Morrisons staff resuming other positions at the supermarkets.
A spokesperson confirmed that customers will still be able to collect their Morrisons More points at both petrol stations when they reopen.
MFG plans to remove 13 existing bays at the Newport supermarket’s car park and a dead tree next to the petrol station, with hopes to add six EV vehicle charging bays along with three Alpitronic HYC 300 chargers.
Planning permission has been submitted to Island Roads.
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