The lesson of the fuel crisis? Hell hath no fury like a lorry driver scorned
Zoe Williams
Whether you consider the petrol blockades of 2000 or this year’s anger over shortages, it’s clear that farmers and hauliers are genius protesters, writes Zoe Williams
September 2021
Fuel crisis leading to cancellations of NHS cancer appointments
Charities say panic buying is heaping extra stress on cancer patients already hit by Covid delays
The politics sketch
Rather than exult in the problems of the Tories, Keir cuts an awkward figure
John Crace
With panic-buying at petrol stations and soaring energy prices, this could have been the Labour leader’s moment to shine
Observer comment cartoon
The looming winter of discontent – cartoon
Fuel poverty, cuts to universal credit… so much for good King Wenceslas
December 2018
The Guardian view on the gilets jaunes: Macron needs to regain his popular touch
Editorial: The French president needs to find a way to tackle both climate change and the anger on the streets
May 2012
Petrol tanker strike averted as drivers accept deal
Unite union says 51% of drivers accepted latest offer over safety standards and training, lifting threats of fuel shortages
Threat of tanker driver dispute fades
Restaged ballot of employees at petrol distributor for Esso and Shell results in majority voting for action short of walkout
Tanker drivers' ballot results due on Friday
Members of Unite trade union are voting on deal with fuel distributors over safety, training, pay and pensions
April 2012
Tanker drivers urged to reject offer
Fresh peace plan could avert petrol tanker drivers' strike
Petrol strike talks continue past deadline
David Cameron vows to 'stay in touch' after accusations of arrogance
Fuel dispute: union warns 'considerable movement' needed to reach deal
Lords reform: Cameron downplays prospect of referendum
Fuel tanker drivers' dispute: 'limited' room for new concessions in talks
Fuel tanker drivers' strike deadline extended into next week
Petrol tanker drivers' union considers one-hour strike
