Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked a huge rise in oil prices across Europe.
Following the invasion on Thursday, oil prices rose to above $100 for the first time since 2014.
Russia is the world’s second-largest oil producer and is a major supplier to Europe and the largest supplier of natural gas.
Last week, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss warned Russian's invasion of Ukraine would come at a high economic cost.
She told BBC Breakfast: “First of all, if we did see a war in Ukraine, that would have a very damaging impact on oil and gas prices across Europe. This is why we need to reduce dependence on Russian gas, find alternative sources."
She added: “In fact, in the United Kingdom only 3% of our gas is from Russia, which is different from continental Europe.
“What we’ve done in the UK is we’ve frozen petrol duty for a number of years, saving people £15 on their filling-up of petrol. And we’re working to support families with the cost of living but, of course, a war in Ukraine would do further damage to the European gas market.”
Here is a list of your local petrol stations that are open for 24 hours to help you avoid the queues.
Where can I get fuel in Powys?
Welshpoool
Applegreen Welshpool
Salop Rd, Welshpool SY21 7ET
Texaco
Buttington, Welshpool SY21 8SL
Tuffins Supermarket
Buttington Cross Petrol Station Buttington Cross Enterprise Park, Welshpool SY21 8SL
Newtown
Tesco
Pool Rd, Newtown SY16 1DW ( Closes 12am)
Machynlleth
Texaco
Doll Street, Machynlleth SY20 8BH ( Closes 10pm)
Llanidloes
8 Victoria Ave, Llanidloes SY18 6AS ( Closes 5pm)
Llandrindod Wells
Tesco Petrol Station
Waterloo Rd, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6BH ( Closes 12am)
Rhayader
A470, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6NN
Builth Wells
Co-Op Food
Station Road, Builth Wells LD2 3SS
Knighton
Texaco
Bridge St, Knighton LD7 1BT
Brecon
Guld West End Service Station
Church St, Brecon LD3 8BY
Crickhowell
Shell
Brecon Rd, Crickhowell NP8 1DE
Ystradgynlais
Tesco
Wind Rd, Ystradgynlais, Swansea SA9 1AD (Closes 11pm)
ASDA Petrol Station
Glanyrafon Rd, Godrergraig, Glanyrafon, Ystalyfera, Swansea SA9 2DE ( Closes 10pm)
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