A local oil distribution company is offering local NHS staff discounted fuel during the coronavirus pandemic.

NHS workers employed by Hywel Dda University Health Board are being offered a 15 pence per litre discount on the pump price of petrol in a show of appreciation from Oil 4 Wales.

The discount is currently available at six of Oil 4 Wales’ owned and franchised garages in Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion to NHS workers who present a valid ID card. The distributor is also in discussions with other health boards to offer this across the whole of Wales.

Glandy Cross Garage in Clynderwen is one of the participating petrol stations.

This is the latest move from the family-run company whose staff have been working around the clock since the coronavirus lockdown to deliver essential oil and fuel supplies across the country.

The proud Welsh company also played its part in creating Wales’ largest field hospital at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff supplying fuel for generators at the new Dragon’s Heart Hospital.

As a community-focussed business, Oil 4 Wales’ founder Colin Owens says the company is ‘committed’ to supporting NHS workers at the frontline: “We have watched in awe as our selfless, inspirational NHS staff continue to work relentlessly in the fight against this horrible disease.

“We know that many of our rural garages offer a lifeline to NHS workers who need to fuel their cars to get to and from work. In order to show our support and gratitude to them we are offering a discount on their petrol.

“Working with the community, for the community is our slogan at Oil 4 Wales and something we are proud to be recognised for. It is now more pertinent than ever as everyone rallies around to support one another.

“We are committed to supporting the NHS and the communities of Wales during their time of need and we will continue to work tirelessly to provide a reliable fuel service to those that need it.”

Oil 4 Wales is the national oil brand for Wales supplying 160 million litres of fuel per annum to 90,000 domestic and commercial customers across Wales. Its nine depots across the country deliver oil to farms, businesses and domestic customers.