Sept 26 2021 UK Panicked Motorists Are Causing Lengthy Queues At Petrol Stations Across The UK For A Third Day Editorial Image

Vehicle registration numbers are redacted in this photograph. Panicked motorists are causing lengthy queues at petrol stations across the UK for a third day - as an industry expert predicted the `catastrophic situation` is going to get worse before it improves.Long lines of cars are continuing to form at forecourts across the country after a shortage of HGV drivers forced some fuel retailers to shut their pumps and ration sales.The petrol problems come after retailers warned a solution to the lack of truckers must be found within days to avoid `significant disruption` in the run-up to Christmas.Boris Johnson has allowed minsters to relax immigration rules and let up to 5,000 fuel tanker and food lorry drivers into the UK from overseas for three months until 24 December.Up to 4,000 people in the UK will also be trained as new HGV drivers, including 3,000 on free `skills bootcamps` and 1,000 through local courses.