"Professor Nick Butler warned that 'the real crisis for Britain and for Europe will come at the end of April and in early May, when the real shortage will translate into both a physical shortage and a sharp rise in prices'."
"'I don't think we've yet seen the full impact on prices of this loss of supply,' Butler added, indicating that the situation could worsen as supply issues become more apparent."
"'Some countries, I think particularly in Asia where the crisis has hit earliest, they're taking an extra day a week at home,' Butler noted, suggesting a shift in work habits in response to the crisis."
"'Petrol stations in the UK are being supplied as normal and we have a diverse and resilient supply,' stated a spokesperson for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero."
Nick Butler, a former BP executive, warned that the worst fuel crisis is yet to come, predicting diesel prices could exceed £2 per litre by May. He emphasized that the real crisis will emerge at the end of April and early May, leading to both physical shortages and price increases. In response, Keir Starmer suggested that car owners work from home when possible. The government maintains that fuel supply remains stable and sufficient across the UK, despite concerns raised by Butler.
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