Talks to resume in Shell drivers' strike

Fresh talks in the pay dispute between haulage firms contracted to Shell and their striking tanker drivers will take place on Monday, the Unite union says.

It comes as more petrol stations in Britain ran out of fuel, with just over 7% out of unleaded and diesel fuels.

The drivers are set to hold a second four-day stoppage next weekend if the dispute is not resolved.

The strike, affecting England, Wales and Scotland, began on Friday when earlier talks over pay broke down.

Tempers frayed and frustration rose with the lengths of the queues on garage forecourts yesterday, with people hurling insults and vehicles literally scraping past each other as motorists jostled to get to the pumps.

With striking workers continuing to blockade Shell petrol depots around the country, there were growing reports of panic buying and people travelling dozens of miles just to fill up. Supermarkets have said they struggled to meet demand, and some garages are predicting they will run out of fuel.