Fuel protests news update

12 September 2000



Fuel protests news update

Farmers run dry as fuel crisis bites
12 September 2000
ARABLE growers, livestock producers and dairy farmers across the country have run out of fuel after protests against high prices stopped deliveries of vital supplies.

Fuel blockades threaten dairy farms
12 September 2000
MILK collections from dairy farms could be jeopardised by escalating protests and blockades over the high price of fuel, companies have warned.

Fuel protest could hit animal welfare
12 September 2000
MILLIONS of farm animals face welfare problems as farmers protests cause fuel supplies to dry up around the country, an industry leader has warned.

Scots set to join fuel protest
11 September 2000
SCOTTISH farmers are set to join lorry drivers on the streets of Edinburgh on Tuesday as protests escalate about the cost of fuel.

Fishermen to join farmer fuel protests
11 September 2000
FISHERMEN are due to team up with farmers and hauliers on Monday to protest against fuel prices.

Farmers threaten to block road
08 September 2000
MILITANT British farmers and hauliers have warned the next step in their protest at rising fuel prices will involve blocking part of the A1 near Gateshead.

Farmers blockade oil refinery
08 September 2000
MILITANT British farmers have followed the lead of producers across the Channel and blockaded an oil refinery to demand lower taxes on fuel.

FUW: Follow French lead on fuel tax
06 September 2000
FARMERS and hauliers should follow the example of the French and campaign together for a reduction in fuel prices, says a Welsh producers representative.