Fuel strike: pumps go dry as ministers provoke a panic
Panic buying broke out at petrol stations throughout the country today as ministers were accused of spreading fear by telling motorists to stock up on fuel in case of a strike by tanker drivers.
By James Kirkup, and James Hall
TelegraphUK
28 Mar 2012
Some filling stations ran out and others began rationing petrol and diesel after ministers’ warnings of a major disruption to fuel supplies.
Tanker drivers from the Unite trade union have voted for industrial action, raising the prospect of a strike that could affect supplies to 90 per cent of fuel stations.
No date has been set for a strike, but ministers suggested that action could begin as soon as next week, disrupting the Easter weekend.
Francis Maude, the Cabinet Office minister, urged motorists to consider storing petrol at home.
“As and when, when it makes sense, a bit of extra fuel in a jerry can in the garage is a sensible precaution to take,” he said.
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