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Nobody’s fuel: Britain’s shortages

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Britain's Fuel Shortage Crisis

This chapter delves into the fuel shortage crisis in Britain, exploring the public's panic behavior as they scramble for petrol amid dwindling supplies. It highlights how intertwined factors like Brexit, labor shortages, and pandemic-driven demand surges have exacerbated the situation. The discussion also focuses on the critical shortage of HGV drivers and the government's temporary measures to address this issue while emphasizing the broader implications for the economy.

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