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Wednesday 14th May, 2008


Greek truck drivers refuse to deliver fuel

Big News Network.com
Tuesday 13th May, 2008

With Greek fuel truck drivers still out on strike after eight days, and no petrol delivered in that time, the country is suffering from a severe fuel shortage.

Three quarters of all filling stations are empty, with long queues in front of those that do have stocks for sale.

Ferry services between the Greek mainland and the Aegean islands have been disrupted, while on the island of Crete, tourists are being advised not to hire cars because only one in ten petrol stations is open.

The striking truck drivers are demanding that the distribution fees be raised 13 percent.

The government will go no higher than five percent.