The UK government's considering calling in the military to drive fuel tankers to petrol stations amid shortages caused by panic buying.
There's no shortage of fuel nationwide, but there is a lack of HGV drivers in the country.
The fuel industry will be temporarily exempt from competition laws - allowing suppliers to target filling stations which are running low.
Some foreign HGV drivers will also be given 3-month visas to work in the UK.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves says it's not enough.
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There's no shortage of fuel nationwide, but there is a lack of HGV drivers in the country.
The fuel industry will be temporarily exempt from competition laws - allowing suppliers to target filling stations which are running low.
Some foreign HGV drivers will also be given 3-month visas to work in the UK.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves says it's not enough.
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