Woolworths runs low on stock in Qld stores

Woolworths has closed nine supermarkets in Queensland and says its stores across the
state will suffer a shortage of fresh food in the coming days.
Nine Woolworths supermarkets in Brisbane and Ipswich are currently closed, as well
as several petrol stations and bottle shops.
"Stores across the state are running very low on fresh food including bread, milk,
eggs, meat, poultry and produce," Woolworths said in statement.
"Many supplier production facilities in Queensland are also closed due to flooding,
power outages and staff issues and this will cause significant shortages in the
coming days."
The company is working with the Queensland government on contingency measures to
maintain supply of essential provisions to many communities, including air drops.
Mount Isa and Cloncurry will now be serviced via Adelaide and Tennant Creek, and
Weipa will be serviced by barge from Darwin, Woolworths said.
All other stores to the north and west of Gympie are only receiving sporadic
deliveries.
Brisbane metropolitan stores are still receiving daily deliveries, it said.
Meanwhile, grocery prices are not expected to rise in the short-term as a result of
Queensland's floods, however supply from the state's growing regions may be
challenging in the coming months, Woolworths said.



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