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UK's fuel supply chain
The UK imports a significant amount of its diesel, with the US being a major supplier. This reliance means that disruptions to international supply, like a potential US export freeze, can quickly impact availability and prices at our pumps. The UK's emergency stockpiles offer only limited short-term protection.
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