U.S.A. (Petrol Stocks)

HC Deb 13 November 1945 vol 415 cc2033-4W

Sir G. Fox

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what is the latest information available as to the stocks of petrol available in the U.S.A.

Mr. Shinwell

I am informed that on the 3rd November the stocks of civilian grade motor gasoline in the U.S.A. were about 50, 500, 000 barrels, which are estimated to represent about five weeks' requirements on the basis of the present level of consumption in that country.