Fuel protests – news update

19 September 2000



Fuel protests – news update

FARMERS have pledged to resume blockades of fuel terminals unless the goverment moves to reduce fuel taxes by monday, 13 November.

As the deadline draws nearer, FWi continues to provide updates on the situation. The latest stories at the top of this page.

Chancellor rejects 60-day deadline

CHANCELLOR Gordon Brown has rejected a 60-day deadline set by farmers for measures to meet their grievances over fuel prices.

Ministers plan to thwart fuel threat

GOVERNMENT ministers have held talks with oil-company bosses to discuss what they can do to thwart any further fuel blockades by farmers.

Countdown begins to fuel tax deadline

FARMERS and hauliers have joined forces in a bid to force the government to reduce fuel taxes rather than face the threat of further protests.

Protest farmers issue 60-day deadline

FARMERS have pledged more protests against high fuel taxes unless the government moves to reduce fuel tax within 60 days.

Union slams red diesel price rise

THE National Farmers Union has hit out at oil companies after reports that they have increased red diesel prices by as much as 8p/litre in the wake of fuel protests.

Use red diesel but get agreement first

Your views on the fuel protests

THE fuel blockades continue to generate a steady stream of e-mails from farmers and other FWi users across the country.

Farmer fuel protest leaders profiled

FARMERS to the fore of protests against fuel prices are profiled in The Independent.

Confusion over future of fuel protest

FARMERS and hauliers are reported to be calling off their fuel price protests in some refineries and depots, but at others seem determined to fight on.

Pig slaughtering cancelled over fuel

THE fuel crisis bringing the country to a standstill has forced the UKs biggest pigmeat processor to halve the number of pigs it slaughters this week.

Ulster farmers oppose fuel protests

THE Ulster Farmers Union has become the second big farm union to oppose direct action in an bid to force the government to reduce fuel prices.

Farmers divided over fuel protests

FARMERS and other people with farming interests are divided over whether blockades should continue across Britain in protest at high fuel prices.

Fuel protests continue, vow farmers

FARMERS have vowed to continue protests against fuel prices, despite signs that blockades of oil refineries have been broken.

Cheshire blockade comes to an end?

A FARMERS blockade at key oil refinery where recent protests against fuel prices began, is reported to have come to an end.

NFU walks tightrope over fuel prices

THE National Farmers Union is walking a tightrope after refusing to support direct action by its members who are protesting against high fuel prices.

Farmers run dry as fuel crisis bites

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

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

Farmer pickets turn away extremists

FARMERS picketing an oil refinery in protest at fuel prices turned away far right extremists who offered their support, reports The Times.

Fuel protest could hit animal welfare

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

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

FISHERMEN are due to team up with farmers and hauliers on Monday to protest against fuel prices.

Farmers threaten to block road

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

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

FARMERS and hauliers should follow the example of the French and campaign together for a reduction in fuel prices, says a Welsh producers representative.