Minister suggests ‘nobody is to blame’ for fuel crisis

Minister for policing, Kit Malthouse, has suggested that “nobody is to blame” for the UK’s ongoing fuel crisis.

In an interview with LBC Radio today, the minister repeated his previous line that the situation is “stabilising”.

He suggested that the long queues for petrol stations have been caused by ‘anxious’ motorists rushing to fill up.

When asked what was to blame for the crisis, Mr Malthouse said: “Does it have to be somebody’s fault?”

The presenter insisted there was, saying: “There are people queuing for two-and-half hours to get petrol. I would suggest something has gone wrong. If something’s gone wrong, normally someone is to blame.”

He went on: “Whose fault is it?… If it’s the media, say it.”

He continued to deny that one single issue or actor was responsible, and argued that there are complex reasons behind the combination of a rise in demand and supply difficulties.