Panic buying continues in U.K. after filling stations close

Gasoline and diesel remain scarce in the United Kingdom, as the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) warns that drivers continue to panic-buy fuel rather than fill up when needed. Last week, several filling stations closed due to a shortage of tanker drivers. “The government has responded to the worsening situation by relaxing competition rules for the oil industry, which means oil firms are temporarily able to work together to manage stocks and distribution,” said Auto Express. (Source: Auto Express) Read the original story.

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Todd Phillips is the editorial director of Universus Media Group Inc. and the editor of Canadian auto dealer magazine. Todd can be reached at tphillips@universusmedia.com.

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