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Fuel panic in the UK: Huge queues at stations, the military is prepared to help
The government put the army on alert after drivers stormed gas stations for fear of shortages.
The supply chain was damaged due to the loss of heavy vehicle drivers following the Brexit and the Corona epidemic
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Tuesday, 28 September 2021, 10:25
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Rising demand for fuel in the UK has led to huge queues and shortages at stations in many parts of the kingdom in recent days.
The fuel panic entered its fourth day, with the rise in demand coming amid fears of severely deficient drivers in the fuel supply.
Due to the situation the government put on alert the army, which was held to assist in alleviating the supply problems and closing the pumps.
About 150 military tanker drivers are expected to take part in delivering fuel to stations where it has run out due to panic.
Huge queues at gas stations in London, yesterday (Photo: Reuters,.)
"We're starting to see panic," said UK Transport Minister Grant Schaps.
The UK government has accused citizens of buying fuel unnecessarily and producing huge queues at stations, some of which have run out of fuel.
Its price per liter of unleaded gasoline has risen to a record high of eight years.
It is estimated that more than 100,000 heavy vehicle drivers are missing in the UK, which has caused problems in recent months for a variety of industries, including food suppliers and supermarkets.
Gas station announces fuel shortage in south London, yesterday (Photo: Reuters,.)
In the kingdom, there are growing calls for fuel to be given priority to vital workers, including health workers and social workers.
According to the UK Home Health Care Association, many people were left at home without treatment, as staff got stuck in queues for fuel.
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