Fuel Tanker Drivers to Vote on Strike

The government is taking measures to prevent a fuel crisis by putting the army on standby and training soldiers to drive fuel tankers in case of a strike by tanker drivers. This action is to avoid a repeat of the 2000 fuel crisis, which caused widespread disruption. Despite these efforts, the public remains anxious, leading to panic buying. The government is urging negotiations to prevent industrial action, but is prepared to deploy military drivers if necessary.

What proactive step is the government taking to address the potential fuel shortage?

• Reducing fuel consumption

• Increasing fuel prices

• Training soldiers to drive tankers

• Importing fuel from abroad

What historical event is the government trying to prevent a repeat of?

• The 2000 fuel crisis

• The 1997 Asian financial crisis

• The 2010 volcanic ash cloud

• The 2008 financial crisis

How is the public reacting to the potential fuel crisis?

• By conserving fuel

• By panic buying

• By protesting

• By ignoring the situation

What is the government urging the tanker drivers' union and employers to do?

• Reduce working hours

• Hire more drivers

• Come to an agreement

• Increase fuel prices

What role will the military play if the strike occurs?

• Importing fuel from abroad

• Negotiating with the union

• Driving fuel tankers

• Providing security at fuel stations