Ban private jets and cut speed limits to avert UK fuel crisis, say campaigners

The Guardian Environment5/15/2026

Summary

Climate and transport organisations, including Greenpeace and Transport and Environment, are calling on UK ministers to ban private jets and reduce motorway speed limits to 60mph. They warn that the ongoing Iran war could result in shortages of jet fuel and increased petrol prices, potentially leading to a fuel supply crisis.

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Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier99% (0.5^1/48)
Hero EligibleYes

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