UK fuel shortage 'weeks away' as minister won't rule out petrol rationing
- Posted on March 18, 2026
- By The Daily Star
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UK fuel shortage 'weeks away' as minister won't rule out petrol rationing

Experts are warning a severe oil and gas shortage could be just weeks away as fuel prices hit 18-month highs. Government emergency plans include petrol rationing and a 50mph speed limit, with a Labour minister refusing to rule out the measures