UK could ask soldiers to deliver fuel as service stations run dry

The UK government could ask the military to deliver gasoline to service stations after a shortage of tanker drivers forced some to close last week, triggering a spate of panic buying by British motorists.

With thousands of service stations running dry, the government announced a series of emergency measures over the weekend to address the fuel crisis, including issuing temporary work visas for up to 5,500 foreign truck drivers and suspending competition law to allow suppliers to deliver fuel to rival operators.

UK media reported that Prime Minister Boris Johnson would consider calling in the army on Monday if the situation shows no sign of improving.