The UK government has decided to temporarily suspend competition rules for the country's downstream oil sector in an attempt to alleviate supply-chain issues at fuel service stations. The measure — known as the Downstream Oil Protocol — will exempt the industry from competition legislation so information can be shared and fuel supply optimised. "While there has always been and continues to be plenty of fuel at refineries and terminals, we are aware that there have been some issues with supply chains," business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said. "This is why we will enact the Downstream Oil Protocol to ensure industry ... (full story)