It would perhaps have been a surprise if we hadn't had evidence of panic buying of petrol in Oxfordshire.

But the farthest south the strike-hit Grangemouth refinery in Scotland serves is Tyneside.

So there is absolutely no way that fuel supplies in our county are going to be affected.

Shortages will occur only if motorists behave stupidly.

If everyone fills up normally, there will be plenty for everyone.