Fuel Strike Latest
Talks to try to resolve the fuel dispute which led to panic buying at pumps last week will begin later today. The conciliation service Acas will host the talks between the union Unite, which represents tanker drivers and fuel companies.
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What chance of an agreement over petrol peace talks?
Private talks have begun to avoid a fuel tanker strike, as petrol prices continue to soar at the pumps, Consumer Editor Chris Choi looks at whether an agreement is likely.
Petrol panic buying continues in the West
Richard Lawrence reports on the continuing petrol panic buying.
The Union representing tanker drivers announced today there will be no fuel strike before Easter, but panic buying at petrol stations has not let up. The Government urged UNITE to call off the strike altogether.
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Queues continue as people panic buy fuel
Ian Axton takes a look at how petrol stations are affected on his 50 mile journey
Read the full storyBrislington: Queues for fuel continue
Pumps dry out at Esso in Odd Down, Bath
Queues at Warminster services A36 Wiltshire
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Dry pumps at Beckington services near Frome, Somerset
Latest pictures: Panic buying continues in Bristol
Reuters: Unite pull out of fuel strike
Petrol stations came to a standstill yesterday and panic buying is continuing today over fears of a strike. But Unite have now pulled out of a strike to focus on talks.
Latest on fuel rush
Follow the latest developments on the fuel story here