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1andrew1 25-09-2021 16:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheDaddy (Post 36094518)
There's a lot less choice and there are spaces on shelves whenever I've been shopping recently
I'm sure if you ask nicely, someone will lend you their Brexray specs so the shelves all look full and the uplands sunny. ;)

---------- Post added at 16:57 ---------- Previous post was at 16:36 ----------

Sky News has published an explainer article which neatly summarises the causes and solutions being pursued.

Causes
  • Covid pandemic
  • Brexit
  • Retiring drivers
  • Costs of training and pay
  • Tax changes
  • Working conditions

What is being done to fix the problem?
  • Temporary visas
  • HGV driving tests relaxed
https://news.sky.com/story/supply-cr...m-get-12417317

Taf 25-09-2021 17:25
Re: Panic at the Pumps
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36094531)

Causes
  • Covid pandemic
  • Brexit
  • Retiring drivers
  • Costs of training and pay
  • Tax changes
  • Working conditions
Add to that list: "Existing lorry drivers to have a medical at the age of 45 and then every five years until the age of 65. After 65, the medical has to be done every year. " Most are done with GP’s, but they haven't been doing them for almost 2 years, and are still not doing many.

Also: Driver training and testing hasn't happened much for many, many months.

Pierre 25-09-2021 19:31
Re: Panic at the Pumps
 
All this issue has proven is that the U.K. population on the whole, are totally malleable, easily led, compliant, and will believe anything the media says to them.

Green lights to the government to push any agenda they want through the MSM.

“Sheeple” never been more appropriate.

Expect a major push through COVID ( less likely now) and CLIMATE CHANGE ( highly likely) to curtail our freedoms…….and we’ll lap it up.

Stephen 25-09-2021 19:47
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It just shows that people are stupid. That is all it is. No agendas at all.

Pierre 25-09-2021 20:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 36094548)
It just shows that people are stupid. That is all it is. No agendas at all.
It shows that people are indeed stupid, and open to those that have an agenda.

Mr K 25-09-2021 20:45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pierre (Post 36094551)
It shows that people are indeed stupid, and open to those that have an agenda.
Indeed, hence the direction this country is going.

mrmistoffelees 25-09-2021 21:43
Re: Panic at the Pumps
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pierre (Post 36094547)
All this issue has proven is that the U.K. population on the whole, are totally malleable, easily led, compliant, and will believe anything the media says to them.

Green lights to the government to push any agenda they want through the MSM.

“Sheeple” never been more appropriate.

Expect a major push through COVID ( less likely now) and CLIMATE CHANGE ( highly likely) to curtail our freedoms…….and we’ll lap it up.
Based on the last line of your comment, you should start stockpiling tinfoil.

Carth 25-09-2021 21:51
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Nah, Climate Change is the biggy when Covid settles down, just a pity the experts are stupid and we're doing it all wrong :D

Paul 26-09-2021 02:27
Re: Panic at the Pumps
 
I passed several garages today, no queues at any of them.

Either everyone filled up yesterday, or they have run out.
I didnt see any signs to say they were out of fuel, so probably the first reason.

pip08456 26-09-2021 02:28
Re: Panic at the Pumps
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees (Post 36094565)
Based on the last line of your comment, you should start stockpiling tinfoil.
Nah, those of us "in the know" have our tinfoil hats ready and waiting. You are the one who needs to prepare.:D

Paul 26-09-2021 02:33
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Oddly enough, Ive found foil harder to come by in recent weeks :erm:

1andrew1 26-09-2021 08:49
Re: Panic at the Pumps
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nomadking (Post 36094480)
Then the freight would have to loaded and unloaded multiple times on the many sections of the rail network(try doing journeys as a rail passenger to understand),
Rail freight doesn't need to change trains like us passengers, it has dedicated point-to-point trains.

Quote:
Originally Posted by nomadking (Post 36094480)
in addition to the road network to get to and from the rail depots.
Agreed.

Sirius 26-09-2021 09:38
Re: Panic at the Pumps
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 36094502)
EV car owners must be driving around pretty smug looking right now
Yep

Hom3r 26-09-2021 15:37
Re: Panic at the Pumps
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 36094502)
EV car owners must be driving around pretty smug looking right now

They won't after the electricity prices go up, which they will do.

Mick 26-09-2021 18:33
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BREAKING: Latest from FT: an estimated 50-85% of UK petrol stations (outside of the motorway network) have run out of fuel after Britons engaged in panic buying over the weekend


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