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Panic buying drives fuel queues amid lorry driver shortage

Long queues at UK petrol stations are reported due to panic buying, with a £30 fuel purchase limit introduced at many sites. The shortage is attributed to stockpiling rather than supply chain failure, according to the AA head.

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BusinessPanic buying drives fuel queues amid lorry driver shortage

Long queues at UK petrol stations are reported due to panic buying, with a £30 fuel purchase limit introduced at many sites. The shortage is attributed to stockpiling rather than supply chain failure, according to the AA head.

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