Several fixtures scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday in the Isthmian League and Southern League, both of which cover parts of southern England in the tier below the National League, have been called off.įurther down the pyramid, the entire programme in the Southern Combination Football League has been postponed.Ī shortage of HGV drivers has been blamed for fuel supply problems which have led to long queues outside petrol stations, many of which have been forced to close as supplies run out.Ī number of leagues have responded to the issue by permitting clubs to postpone fixtures if they have concerns over travel. “If required, the deployment of military personnel will provide the supply chain with additional capacity as a temporary measure to help ease pressures caused by spikes in localised demand for fuel.”ĭozens of non-league fixtures postponed due to fuel shortageĭozens of non-league fixtures have been postponed due to fuel shortages which are affecting the nation. “The UK continues to have strong supplies of fuel, however we are aware of supply chain issues at fuel station forecourts and are taking steps to ease these as a matter of priority. “That is why I have authorised their increased preparedness so they are ready to respond if needed.”īusiness Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng added: “While the fuel industry expects demand will return to its normal levels in the coming days, it’s right that we take this sensible, precautionary step. Military drivers will now get specialised training in preparation for their possible deployment, ministers announced on Monday.Īn extension to ADR driver licences permitting drivers to maximise their available capacity instead of being taken out of circulation for refresher training purposes was also announced.ĭefence Secretary Ben Wallace said: “The men and women of our Armed Forces stand ready to alleviate the transport pressures where they are felt most. Army poised to help supply petrol stationsĪrmy tanker drivers will be put on a state of readiness in preparation for deployment to ease the chaos on fuel supply chains, the Government has announced in the face of mounting pressure.

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