Overview
- The video, which has drawn more than 10 million views Tuesday, shows a motorist pouring petrol into Sainsbury’s plastic bags and loading them into a car boot.
- Viewers condemned the behavior as unsafe, warning that petrol can degrade thin plastic and that unsealed bags could spill in transit.
- Reports flagged spot shortages at several Sainsbury’s forecourts, including sites in Bridgwater, Bamber Bridge, Darlington, Kidderminster, Nottingham and Wrexham.
- Pump prices have jumped with diesel at about 181.2p per litre and petrol near 152p, and card data showed weekly spending on fuel up 10.9%.
- Coverage linked the strain to Middle East conflict disrupting Gulf oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, and former BP strategist Nick Butler urged ministers to prepare driving restrictions to curb demand.