Hmmm, ok we can't increase fuel by 3p just yet, it will upset the great unwashed.
Oh, let's instigate a panic and get a massive hike in sales so we get our fuel duty blood money that way.
And then sneak in the 3p increase over the next financial year.
That's what I think is going on.
Strangely, all the Shell stations we're closed yesterday, seemingly out of fuel, yet a Sainsburys across the street from a Shell still had fuel as did various other petrol stations in my area.
I have a feeling that they will miraculously have fuel when the panic reaches a peak along with the prices.