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So a few days ago:
"No fuel shortage", says transport secretary Grant Shapps.
"There is plenty of petrol in the country" - Grant Shapps (a few days ago).

First it was, most forecourts (gas stations) where abit low, but then 5-10 or so went dry.
They release a statement asking people not to panic, theres enough petrol, its just transporting it (Drivers) is proveing a issue.
What happends? People notice, panic, and go out to fill up their cars (because, you need your car to get to work ect right?)
A day goes by and now its 100-200 forecourts, going empty.
Again, more "please dont panic buy!" and rationing for normal cars is put in place (max 30£ fill up pr car).

A few days more, and now its "between 50% and 90%" of its members' forecourts are dry." - Petrol Retailers Association.
Reality is, alot of people cant find fuel now (ei. probably closer to 90%, than they let on).