Fuel Shortage Prompts Panic Buying Warning | UK News

The Retail Motor Industry Independent Petrol Retailers Association says the big freeze is leading to "critical" shortages in places.

The East is worst affected with diesel supplies running low or even running out in some places.
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Seven thousand schools were forced to close on Thursday, twice as many as on Wednesday. It is hoped that more will be able to resume lessons today.

Meanwhile, two elderly people have been found dead in their gardens in the cold weather.