Government Fuel Strike Advice Appears To Spark Panic Buying

LINLITHGOW, SCOTLAND - MARCH 29: Members of the public buy fuel at a petrol station on March 29, 2012 in Linlithgow, Scotland. Government ministers appear to have caused sporadic panic buying of fuel after suggesting that motorists should store petrol in jerry cans at home. Tanker divers have announced that they will strike over pay and conditions, although they have not yet given a date. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)