However, Britain lacks around 100,000 truck drivers, causing the supply of petrol and other goods to face serious disruptions. The interruption of the supply chain, ie the lack of drivers, was caused by several factors, such as changes in employment regulation, a pandemic, but also Brexit.

Large-scale people buy petrol, and petrol stations have even started to close as a result. BP and Exxon Mobil Esso said they had to close several of their UK branches temporarily due to a lack of manpower throughout the industry. According to the Association of Retail Gasoline Retailers in the UK, up to 90% of seats may soon be fuel-free.

An army has been called in to help supply fuel, but drivers are still concerned, buying fuel even when they don't need it, and creating huge lines at petrol stations. Significant concerns arise in particular with the coming winter season, despite the British government's efforts to ease the pressure of drivers leaving the EU by introducing thousands of temporary visas.

Performance of BP PLC over 5 years (Source: Investing.com)