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2021 United Kingdom fuel panic buying

The government places the army on standby to help deliver fuel to petrol stations if it becomes necessary after panic buying has depleted their stocks. The increased demand arose after press reports that the ongoing delivery driver shortage could reduce the availability of fuel.

Sources:  BBC News


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  1. The British government formally places the army on standby to help ease pressure on petrol stations after days of long queues and gas pump closures due to panic buying of fuel and severe shortages of truck drivers.
  2. The British government places the army on standby to help deliver fuel to petrol stations if it becomes necessary after panic buying has depleted their stocks. The increased demand arose after press reports that the ongoing delivery driver shortage could reduce the availability of fuel.
  3. The government places the army on standby to help deliver fuel to petrol stations if it becomes necessary after panic buying has depleted their stocks. The increased demand arose after press reports that the ongoing delivery driver shortage could reduce the availability of fuel.

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