UK govt holding talks on rising oil prices

Government talks will be held in the UK today on the increasing rise in oil prices as the threat of a repeat of the 2000 fuel blockages looms.

UK govt holding talks on rising oil prices
Fri, 14 May, 2004 - 08:28

Government talks will be held in the UK today on the increasing rise in oil prices as the threat of a repeat of the 2000 fuel blockages looms.

Industry bosses, hauliers, local authorities, security services and government officials were reported to be meeting at the Department of Trade and Industry ahead of possible price protests.

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