Motorists face speed limits under emergency plans to cope with fuel crisis: Report

UK plans for fuel emergency explained - from 50mph speed limits to rationing

Existing plans allow for extreme measures to be taken if petrol stocks run low, but government insists there is no prospect of shortages for now

Drivers face 50mph UK speed limit under plan to cope with fuel crisis

The Labour Party government’s National Emergency Plan for Fuel includes speed restrictions, fuel-rationing and longer working days.

Petrol rationing and new 50mph speed limit plan on table for all of UK

Petrol and diesel could be rationed and a new 50mph max speed limit could be introduced across all of the UK.

UK drivers could face harsh speed limits and petrol station restrictions in 'emergency' oil crisis plans

Petrol and diesel drivers across the UK could face emergency measures over the coming weeks as the Government prepares for a potential fuel crisis

Motorists face speed limits under emergency plans to cope with fuel crisis

The Government’s National Emergency Plan for Fuel includes speed restrictions, fuel-rationing and longer working days

UK plans for fuel emergency revealed – from 50mph speed limits to rationing

Existing plans allow for extreme measures to be taken if petrol stocks run low, but government insists there is no prospect of shortages for now Plans allow for lower speed limits and petrol rationing to be imposed to cope with any fuel shortage. The measures would also potentially see fuel prioritised for the emergency services as measures that could help supplies running out. The plans have been in place since 2022 but have been put into sharp…