UK: Will the petrol pumps dry up?

Fuel price protesters have warned they will launch more disruptive action next year if the Government refuses to listen to them.
Lobby group Transaction 2007 has vowed “2000 is likely to happen all over again” if the Government does not heed their warnings on the rising cost of petrol and diesel.

In 2000 lorry drivers blockaded refineries, leading to chronic nationwide fuel shortages. Many garages virtually shut their doors because they had no fuel.


Pictures of deserted motorways and motorists queueing for hours for fuel were broadcast across the world.
Last weekend peaceful protests were held at various locations across the country.

There were reports of some panic buying across the country but there was no fuel shortage.

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