'No point wasting time queuing'

Drivers urged not to panic buy fuel

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Drivers queue to fill up at Sainsbury's Castle Court

(Pic: Paul Gillis)

PUMPS have been running dry at Bristol petrol stations in the wake of the war in Iran.

Motorists are being urged not to panic buy amid warnings fuel prices could rise, because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Despite the plea, many forecourts around the country have seen queues as motorists fear the war with Iran will disrupt oil markets.

At Sainsbury's Castle Court in Brislington, as early as Wednesday staff were seen directing traffic entering the site as many unleaded pumps were out of use.

Pictures taken by the Post showed handwritten signs telling customers: “No unleaded on pumps 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12”