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UK diesel reserves said to last just 42 days amid Hormuz crisis

Original: Amidst the current Strait of Hormuz crisis, the United Kingdom possesses an emergency diesel reserve sufficient for only

With tensions around the Strait of Hormuz raising fears over oil supply routes, attention has turned to the United Kingdom's emergency diesel stockpile, reported at roughly 42 days of cover. Commenters are warning of potential fuel shortages this winter and criticising the government's readiness, with some framing the risk as a consequence of US and Israeli actions against Iran.

Why now: Fears that a Strait of Hormuz crisis could disrupt UK fuel supplies have sparked debate over the country's thin diesel reserves heading into winter.

United KingdomStrait of HormuzDonald TrumpBenjamin Netanyahu

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• Amidst the current Strait of Hormuz crisis, the United Kingdom possesses an emergency diesel reserve sufficient for only 42 days. It will be interesting to see how things turn out this winter. It's a sacrifice for Trump and Netanyahu that our beloved leaders are happily… · faab64@todon.eu · 10

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