
In the UK, military tanker drivers are being put on standby to deliver fuel, while civilian drivers are having their licenses extended.
Motorists in Ireland are being reassured there are no concerns about petrol shortages here.
It comes as many forecourts in England have run dry over the weekend due to panic buying.
Low supplies in the UK are due to a shortage of 100,000 HGV drivers - in particular those with specialised training for hazardous substances.
Military tanker drivers are being put on standby to deliver fuel, while civilian drivers are having their licenses extended.
Oil companies and government officials have stressed there is no fuel shortage
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) September 27, 2021
So, why are Britons panic-buying petrol?https://t.co/Ak3rF6MSwZ
British ministers hope panic buying will soon subside,but unions say essential workers are struggling to get to work.
They're calling for those such as nurses and police officers to be given priority.
CEO of Fuels for Ireland, Kevin McPartland says it is unlikely we will see a similar situation in Ireland
He joined Clem Ryan on Tuesday's edition of Kildare Today