UK: Refinery strike ‘could spark major fuel crisis’

SCOTLAND could be just days away from a fuel crisis after workers at the country’s only refinery announced a two-day strike in a pension row.

Supplies to airports and filling stations across Scotland and northern England could be disrupted by the two-day action at Grangemouth, which begins next weekend.


Last night, transport chiefs warned of “serious ramifications” and possible queues at the pumps. The dispute will see the union Unite withdraw safety cover, forcing the massive complex to shut down. A contingency plan involving the closure of plants within the refinery is expected to start this weekend.

Last night, Ineos, which owns the refinery, said it was “deeply concerned” about the union’s “cavalier” approach to safety.

Scotsman