Iran Crisis Deepens: Former BP Executive Warns of Driving Restrictions and Four-Day Working Weeks

Sunday, Mar 29, 2026 2:42 am ET1min read
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Former BP executive Nick Butler warns of impending fuel supply crisis in the UK, suggesting driving restrictions and four-day working weeks to reduce demand. He urges the government to reassure people about the potential consequences of the Iran war and proposes measures such as limiting drivers to alternate days based on registration numbers and allowing an extra day off for staff every week. Butler also suggests maximizing North Sea oil production and conducting forensic audits to protect consumers from price-gouging.

Iran Crisis Deepens: Former BP Executive Warns of Driving Restrictions and Four-Day Working Weeks

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