Ministers insist situation is ‘stabilising’ but Petrol Retailers Association says shortages are getting worse in some areas

Military drivers will be deployed to deliver fuel to forecourts from Monday as the crisis at the pumps continues.

Almost 200 military personnel, including 100 drivers, have been training at haulier sites and will start deliveries to help relieve the situation – which ministers insist is stabilising.

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