Buses are still running and we see taxis in all the usual places, so far.

Petrol/gas delivery lorries/trucks are still not delivering fuel to petrol/gas stations(for the most part).

This will be over with in a couple of days (75% probability) and before the 3rd August (95%+ probability)

[ I would hardly give any event much more than a 95% probability as the world is just not made that way! ]

As Taxis and buses (well all buses, some taxis) run on diesel, diesel supplies are still intact  for longer.  Also, diesel cars are just about unheard of and almost unavailable here, so they don’t use up any remaining supplies.

I understand the concerns of our visitors – and apologize for your having to even consider this nonsensical situation.
I think that it will be ok quite soon as you can tell from what I have said above.

That’s the on-the-spot and “boots-on-the-ground” update from our observation point in Crete, reports from other areas of Greece and a combination of news and personal testimony from those areas beyond Crete itself.

But. Yes, but!

You should obtain an international driving permit – get one at AAA (“triple A” ) > http://www.aaa.com
It’s easy, cheap and it is (technically) required.

Also if driving – be more relaxed, be prepared and become (very quickly) familiar with some basic ways of driving here that will help you relax, fit in and enjoy it (these apply all over Greece even though written originally for the big island of Crete > http://www.cretetravel.com/Driving_in_Crete.htm

(There is also some good information on our very own car rental site www.crete-car-rental.com and you can inquire about your car AND ask questions about the routes, roads and places you are planning to visit )