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Additional imports of fuel from Europe will be shipped into Scotland so the country stays on the move through the on-going Grangemouth dispute.Additional imports of fuel from Europe will be shipped into Scotland so the country stays on the move through the on-going Grangemouth dispute.
The announcement by the Scottish Government has come hours before 1,200 staff are due to walk out at 0600 BST. The Scottish Government made the announcement hours before 1,200 staff are due to walk out at 0600 BST.
The Unite union said it was taking the two-day industrial action in protest at planned changes to the staff pension scheme by plant owners Ineos.The Unite union said it was taking the two-day industrial action in protest at planned changes to the staff pension scheme by plant owners Ineos.
During the shutdown, oil production will cease at the plant.During the shutdown, oil production will cease at the plant.
Unite officials agreed 150 unpaid staff could remain at the complex overseeing safety during the strike.Unite officials agreed 150 unpaid staff could remain at the complex overseeing safety during the strike.
Talks involving the union and plant managers took place at conciliation service Acas earlier in the week, however, they broke up without agreement. Talks involving the union and plant managers took place at conciliation service Acas earlier in the week. However, they broke up without agreement.
The strike will result in the closure of the Forties pipeline, which provides 30% of the UK's daily oil output from the north sea. The strike will also result in the closure of the BP Forties pipeline, which provides 30% of the UK's daily oil output from the north sea.
When news of the dispute went public at the beginning of the week, there was evidence of increased buying at petrol stations.When news of the dispute went public at the beginning of the week, there was evidence of increased buying at petrol stations.
EXTRA FUEL SUPPLIES 5,700 tonnes of diesel and kerosene on the Antares from Teesport10,000 tonnes of diesel on the BIT Octania from Gothenburg12-14,000 of diesel on the Alsterstern from Amsterdam1,850 of motorspirit on the Audacity from Immingham14,000 tonnes of diesel on the Anefani from Rotterdam4,000 of diesel and kerosene on the Humber Fisher from Teesport14,000 tonnes of diesel on the Bro Developer from Rotterdam EXTRA FUEL SUPPLIES 5,700 tonnes of diesel and kerosene on the Antares from Teesport10,000 tonnes of diesel on the BIT Octania from Gothenburg12-14,000 tonnes of diesel on the Alsterstern from Amsterdam1,850 tonnes of motorspirit on the Audacity from Immingham14,000 tonnes of diesel on the Anefani from Rotterdam4,000 tonnes of diesel and kerosene on the Humber Fisher from Teesport14,000 tonnes of diesel on the Bro Developer from Rotterdam
Some garages across Scotland have reported running out of fuel, some have introduced rationing and others have increased prices.Some garages across Scotland have reported running out of fuel, some have introduced rationing and others have increased prices.
In order to meet demand, about 65,000 tonnes of fuel - or about 10 days worth of mostly diesel - will arrive over the next few days on seven tankers from ports across Europe. In order to meet demand, about 65,000 tonnes of fuel - or about 10 days' worth of mostly diesel - will arrive over the next few days on seven tankers from ports across Europe.
Included in the convoy, which will travel along the River Forth, will be four major shipments from Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Gothenburg. Included in the convoy will be four major shipments from Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Gothenburg.
Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond said he welcomed the "unprecedented scale of the industry's response".Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond said he welcomed the "unprecedented scale of the industry's response".
Mr Salmond added: "Supplies are still flowing across the country ahead of these arrivals.Mr Salmond added: "Supplies are still flowing across the country ahead of these arrivals.
"This will provide extra reassurance for consumers and businesses alike as we look ahead to the coming working week."This will provide extra reassurance for consumers and businesses alike as we look ahead to the coming working week.
'Act responsibly''Act responsibly'
"No doubt there will be some difficulties through the early part of the week as we await the reopening of the Grangemouth facility."No doubt there will be some difficulties through the early part of the week as we await the reopening of the Grangemouth facility.
"However, the required fuel for Scotland is on the way."However, the required fuel for Scotland is on the way.
"There is a job to do to keep Scotland moving and we are absolutely focussed on that. In the meantime, all of us can help to maintain supplies by acting responsibly." "There is a job to do to keep Scotland moving and we are absolutely focused on that. In the meantime, all of us can help to maintain supplies by acting responsibly."
Mr Salmond said the responsible approach to fuel consumption would be led by his ministerial team. Mr Salmond also urged public sector staff not to take unnecessary journeys and to use public transport.
He added that public sector staff also urged not to take unnecessary journeys and use public transport. On Saturday, Business Secretary John Hutton said he had spoken to both plant bosses and union officials.
On Saturday, John Hutton, Secretary of State for Business, said he had spoken to both plant bosses and union officials.
He insisted it was important to avoid unnecessary damage to the wider oil and gas economy in Scotland.He insisted it was important to avoid unnecessary damage to the wider oil and gas economy in Scotland.
Mr Hutton added: "It is wrong to cause this much disruption to the Scottish people and the Scottish economy.Mr Hutton added: "It is wrong to cause this much disruption to the Scottish people and the Scottish economy.
"It is in no-one's interest to affect North Sea oil production.""It is in no-one's interest to affect North Sea oil production."