Page 13 | How long before fuel rationing?

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Bettercallsalli · 31/03/2026 16:05

Coconutter24 · 31/03/2026 16:03

But can you see if everyone has that attitude what a shit place it would be?

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Look around. 95% of people do have that attitude!

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ThatCyanCat · 31/03/2026 16:05

Bettercallsalli · 31/03/2026 15:51

I agree but after Covid and watching everyone else not give a damn while i struggled, i've changed my attitude.
If you snooze you lose and every man for himself is my stance. I'm not going to be a martyr!

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Communities got us through Covid, not Mad Max roleplayers.

TeethAreImportant · 31/03/2026 16:05

Bettercallsalli · 31/03/2026 15:12

A lot of talk of possible fuel rationing here if this conflict continues.
Will Airlines be able to cope? It does seem inevitable now.

There are a few pumps at every petrol station out by us, but still petrol to be had, albeit at crazy prices. For what it's worth, the last tankers that got through Hormuz before it was closed, will be docking at the various ports they were bound for in the 2 weeks after Easter. Its after that there might start to be shortages in some things, all depending on what the orange lunatic does next of course.

milveycrohn · 31/03/2026 16:05

Petrol ration books were issued during the 1970s, but ultimately not used.
I have done a quick google, and it would appear to have been in 1973 under PM Edward Heath.
I would presume that if there was a real shortage that certain jobs (lorry drivers) and public transport (bus drivers) would get preferential treatment.
More important is the possibility of power cuts. However, if these are planned cuts, it is possible to manage things better.
Oil and gas may be traded international, but if we drilled in the North Sea, the companies would presumably be paying corporation tax?

FernandoSor · 31/03/2026 16:04

BettyBoh · 31/03/2026 15:57

What’s in your tank now had passed the straight of Hormuz well before conflict started.
rationing will start soon if the straight isn’t opened properly within the next few days. ie if it looks like supply will not be fully reinstated.
reserves will be kept for military use.

Unlikely what's in your tank passed the Straight of Hormuz at all considering only 7% of our oil comes from the Gulf.

Coconutter24 · 31/03/2026 16:03

Bettercallsalli · 31/03/2026 15:51

I agree but after Covid and watching everyone else not give a damn while i struggled, i've changed my attitude.
If you snooze you lose and every man for himself is my stance. I'm not going to be a martyr!

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But can you see if everyone has that attitude what a shit place it would be?

Bindaytodaygarrr · 31/03/2026 16:01

randomchap · 31/03/2026 15:35

I didn't realise the local councils controlled the international oil markets...

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Oh moments like these I miss the laughing emoji reaction.

BIossomtoes · 31/03/2026 16:00

Ablondiebutagoody · 31/03/2026 15:22

Makes sense to fill up a few jerry cans if you have them and keep the car brimmed.

Driving on the M25 on Sunday, signs were saying no HGV fuel on the M3. Local Shell garage only has 2 pumps working rather than 10.

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People like you are the reason supermarket shelves were empty at the start of Covid.

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Bettercallsalli · 31/03/2026 15:59

billysboy · 31/03/2026 15:57

something like this could gain traction and bring the country to a standstill very quickly

Yes and i think this Bank holiday will start the chaos

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Bloozie · 31/03/2026 15:57

Both our local petrol stations are out of fuel. We held our nerve in terms of not panic buying, let our cars run empty - and then had to drive 15 miles to the next nearest petrol station, which was wildly expensive and not all pumps were working.

We're walking more and hoping it all blows over soon. (Yes, I know).

BettyBoh · 31/03/2026 15:57

What’s in your tank now had passed the straight of Hormuz well before conflict started.
rationing will start soon if the straight isn’t opened properly within the next few days. ie if it looks like supply will not be fully reinstated.
reserves will be kept for military use.

billysboy · 31/03/2026 15:57

something like this could gain traction and bring the country to a standstill very quickly

GentleSheep · 31/03/2026 15:56

randomchap · 31/03/2026 15:19

Scaremongering

Any actually reliable sources discussing it? MPs, industry bodies etc? Or just click bait from lowest denominator newspapers?

Yes Keir Starmer was in a meeting yesterday with a lot of industry big-wigs about the situation, plus he'll be holding a COBRA meeting today.

https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/03/30/keir-starmer-to-meet-energy-chiefs-as-fears-of-uk-fuel-shortage-grow/

https://forecourttrader.co.uk/news/prime-minister-to-meet-bp-and-shell-bosses-as-concern-over-fuel-shortage-grows/717089.article

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/keir-starmer-middle-east-cobra-iran-strait-of-hormuz-b2949040.html

Very much not scaremongering. There will be an impact from the Iran war, unfortunately. The longer it goes on, the worse things will get. People are barely waking up to this now.

Aposterhasnoname · 31/03/2026 15:55

Ablondiebutagoody · 31/03/2026 15:22

Makes sense to fill up a few jerry cans if you have them and keep the car brimmed.

Driving on the M25 on Sunday, signs were saying no HGV fuel on the M3. Local Shell garage only has 2 pumps working rather than 10.

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And heres why we'll end up needing fuel rationing. Why are people so bloody selfish and stupid.

MardyMillylala · 31/03/2026 15:54

randomchap · 31/03/2026 15:19

Scaremongering

Any actually reliable sources discussing it? MPs, industry bodies etc? Or just click bait from lowest denominator newspapers?

Not really scaremongering....both big tescos near to me have run out of diesel. One has no petrol left & other one I visited yesterday had several pumps already out of petrol.

TheWildZebra · 31/03/2026 15:54

Bettercallsalli · 31/03/2026 15:51

I agree but after Covid and watching everyone else not give a damn while i struggled, i've changed my attitude.
If you snooze you lose and every man for himself is my stance. I'm not going to be a martyr!

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Such a shame - there’s something to be said for setting an example for others around you, like in conversation with friends and family. Or not following the dumb Jerry-can advice shared elsewhere!

LadyVioletBridgerton · 31/03/2026 15:54

Ablondiebutagoody · 31/03/2026 15:22

Makes sense to fill up a few jerry cans if you have them and keep the car brimmed.

Driving on the M25 on Sunday, signs were saying no HGV fuel on the M3. Local Shell garage only has 2 pumps working rather than 10.

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That’s the sort of selfish behaviour that ensures higher prices for the remaining fuel and means that people who need it miss out.

DdraigGoch · 31/03/2026 15:52

Movinginthesunlight · 31/03/2026 15:30

We all really need to make an informed decision when it comes to upcoming local elections i.e. who is pushing net zero and not supporting to drill in our North Sea!

We need to beware of snake oil salesmen who think that we can just switch a pump on and live happily ever after.

It would take 5-10 years to increase North Sea production, and that won't be enough to drop the cost of fuel anyway.

The priority needs to be building additional transmission lines to get the electricity from where it's generated (northern Scotland) to where it's consumed (the south east).

Hoardasurass · 31/03/2026 15:52

Ablondiebutagoody · 31/03/2026 15:22

Makes sense to fill up a few jerry cans if you have them and keep the car brimmed.

Driving on the M25 on Sunday, signs were saying no HGV fuel on the M3. Local Shell garage only has 2 pumps working rather than 10.

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Storing fuel in gerry cans is a bad idea, its a fire hazard and can void your home and/or car insurance.
Then theres the issue of panic buying affecting fuel supplies, which then drives further panic buying and thus creating a self fulfilling prophecy. Remember the look roll issue during covid.

hahabahbag · 31/03/2026 15:52

The only thing affecting uk fuel supplies is localised panic buying, see also queues. The places likely to have fuel shortages are countries who cannot afford the higher prices

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Bettercallsalli · 31/03/2026 15:51

Coconutter24 · 31/03/2026 15:49

It just brings out the selfishness in some people

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I agree but after Covid and watching everyone else not give a damn while i struggled, i've changed my attitude.
If you snooze you lose and every man for himself is my stance. I'm not going to be a martyr!

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SerendipityJane · 31/03/2026 15:51

CrocusesFlowering · 31/03/2026 15:28

The NHS is days away from running out of some medical supplies according to Sir Jim Mackey its CEO.

Nothing to add to the debate except I really dislike the fiction that the NHS is a business that needs a CEO.

ILoveDaffodills · 31/03/2026 15:51

Coconutter24 · 31/03/2026 15:49

It just brings out the selfishness in some people

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Yep, we've gone from a nation of community minded people to a very me me me society.

FeelingAntsy · 31/03/2026 15:51

My DC was offered a too-good-to-refuse offer to delay their flights (to the Far East). And delay by a while. They have taken it as they would rather not get stuck out there. Clearly there is an issue, at least in certain parts of the world, with avgas supply/cost.

ILoveDaffodills · 31/03/2026 15:49

DdraigGoch · 31/03/2026 15:47

so long as people are sensible

That's us fucked then

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Yep!!