Petrojam dismisses rumours of planned strike at refinery
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March 7, 2019

Petrojam dismisses rumours of planned strike at refinery

GENERAL Manager of Petrojam Winston Watson has dismissed rumours of planned disruption to the gasoline retail trade.

Watson, in a statement, was responding to a message circulating on social media which advised motorists to stock up on fuel due to possible strike at the refinery.

In the statement, Watson reassured customers and the motoring public that there in no planned strike at the oil refinery.

“There is no truth to this assertion and our loading racks in both Kingston and Montego Bay will be open for regular business on Thursday, March 7 (today),” said the Petrojam manager.

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