Why are people panicking about fuel shortages?

With huge queues forming at petrol stations around the country, Saloni Sardana looks at the reasons behind the fuel shortage and asks how long it's likely to go on.

Petrol station queue © Jason Alden/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Many petrol stations have been unable to meet demand
(Image credit: Petrol station queue © Jason Alden/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

First we had toilet roll shortages, then CO2 shortages. Now petrol has become the latest commodity to inspire panic buying.

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Saloni Sardana

Saloni is a web writer for MoneyWeek focusing on personal finance and global financial markets. Her work has appeared in FTAdviser (part of the Financial Times),  Business Insider and City A.M, among other publications. She holds a masters in international journalism from City, University of London.

Follow her on Twitter at @sardana_saloni