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Spanish region bans unmanned stations, Estaciones reports

The Spanish region of Aragon has enacted and published a law under which starting this year fuel retail locations cannot be unmanned in part because of security concerns about proper management of fuel, Estaciones de Servicio reported on January 9.



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The concern behind the decision was that the proliferation of unattended facilities would endanger existing work positions as some retailers would need to also reduce personnel to be able to compete, sources from the fuel station organization of Aragon told the Spanish online media Estaciones de Servicio.com.

Regional authorities have said that personnel manning fuel stations have essential roles to assist fuel discharge from trucks to tanks and that they are also needed to react in emergency situations with safety protocols.

The region has also enacted separate legislation to increase services and facilities for people with disabilities, Estaciones said.

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