VOICED : La escasez de gasolina, debida al "pánico", se agrava en el Reino Unido

VOICED : La escasez de gasolina, debida al "pánico", se agrava en el Reino Unido

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Journalism, Business, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The UK faced a severe fuel shortage exacerbated by panic buying, affecting 30% of BP's stations. Despite government reassurances, citizens rushed to gas stations fearing depletion, similar to food shortages. The crisis led to desperation, impacting work and daily life. Media alarmism contributed to the panic. The shortage was mainly due to a lack of transporters, prompting the UK government to amend post-Brexit immigration policies, offering 10,500 temporary work visas to alleviate the shortage of truck drivers and key sector workers. The government also considered military assistance to manage the crisis.

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