Queues at petrol stations
The region's petrol retailers call on people not to panic buy, ahead of a possible strike by tanker drivers.
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The Problem with Panic
Petrol stations ration fuel
by Ben Chapman
Some retailers are capping the amount of petrol people can buy, as many forecourts run out of fuel.
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Many petrol stations remain closed after running out of fuel yesterday, including this garage in Kenton.
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Panic buying eases at the pumps
Petrol stations appear to be quieter today, as motorists heed advicenot to panic buy. Queues at this station in Gosforth have subsidedsince yesterday.
The Problem with Panic
by Ben Chapman
If there's no strike, and no shortage, why is panic buying so dangerous?
Read the full storyPetrol retailers call for calm
by Ben Chapman
Forecourt owners say panic buying will only cause more shortages ahead of a possible strike by tanker drivers.
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Carole Johnson, manager of the Dunston Service Station on Tyneside, says motorists risk creating a crisis if they panic buy fuel.
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Political Editor, Gerry Foley on the politics of fuel.
by Gerry Foley
We all know just how combustible petrol can be. Throw it into the hothouse of Westminster politics and you get a very volatile situation.
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