Drivers Could Face Diesel Rationing This Winter Amid Supply Shortage Fears
UK and U.S. officials are seeking to ease a diesel shortage that has pushed British pump prices to 200p a litre, industry figures said.
- On Friday, the United Kingdom joined emergency talks with Brussels following President Donald Trump's threat to ban US diesel exports, a move aimed at curbing domestic fuel prices but threatening global supply.
- Global conflicts, including the US-Israel war against Iran and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, have driven UK diesel prices to record highs, with filling an average family car now costing nearly £110, a £31 increase since February.
- Transport Minister Keir Mather reassured the public that the UK possesses a 'diverse range of supply' and has 'resilience built into our system' to withstand potential export disruptions.
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged European countries to 'immediately' begin using emergency stockpiles, stating allies should accelerate commitments to address ongoing disruptions.
- Amid fears of severe shortages, former BP executive Nick Butler warned the government should prioritize the NHS and food producers over ordinary motorists, calling price-based rationing 'unfair.
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