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KevO
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 Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 12:35 pm Post subject: Fuel strike begins to hit supply |
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| Quote: | A strike by hundreds of Shell tanker drivers has begun to hit fuel supply in parts of England, Wales and Scotland.
On the second day of the walkout over pay, demand for fuel was up 25% and more than 100 stations closed because of shortages, the government said.
Shell said fewer than 15% of its sites had been affected but warned continued action could have a "significant impact" on supply at forecourts.
Unions said drivers would walk out again if the dispute was not resolved.
Unite joint leader Tony Woodley told the BBC there would be another strike next weekend and, if necessary, a third strike after that. |
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zoidberg
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| Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 12:59 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel strike begins to hit supply |
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| What an effective rationing technique. Theres no shortages, just striking drivers. |
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FishAreBest
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| Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 2:34 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel strike begins to hit supply |
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| I've just driven the 65 miles from Weymouth to Southampton. All but one of the 20 or so filling stations were out of diesel. About a 1/3 were also out of petrol. |
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burtonridr
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| Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 6:03 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel strike begins to hit supply |
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Just a matter of time before it hits the states I fear....
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