British army tanker drivers to be put on standby amid UK fuel supply issues
The move comes after many filling stations ran dry after drivers made a dash for the pumps amid fears a shortage of tanker drivers would hit supplies. Picture: PA
British army tanker drivers will be put on a state of readiness in preparation for deployment to ease the chaos on fuel supply chains, the UK Government has announced in the face of mounting pressure.
Military drivers will now get specialised training in preparation for their possible deployment, British government ministers announced today.
