Fuel tanker driver strike averted

A strike by fuel tanker drivers in the UK has been averted after they narrowly voted to accept a deal.



It means the long-running dispute over terms and conditions, that resulted in panic fuel-buying in March, is now over.



The Unite union says drivers from seven haulage firms backed the deal by 51 per cent, while drivers in four of the companies voted to reject it.



Unite said the vote left no room for complacency and has called for quick implementation of the proposals.



It said the dispute also highlighted deep-seated problems in fuel supply and has called for the energy select committee to launch an investigation into the industry.