Drivers in 'fuel frenzy' - UK - ITN.co.uk Motorists are getting into a "feeding frenzy" in their efforts to avoid fuel shortages, an industry leader has warned. The UK Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA) is reported to have described the fuel crisis as "self-inflicted insanity" in a leaked email to the Department of Energy. Chris Hunt, director general of UKPIA, has said this "was not a stab at the Government," but aimed at those drivers needlessly filling their tanks when strike action had not been announced. Mr Hunt said: "It's unlike any crisis before, one which we are inflicting on ourselves. It's disappointing and totally unnecessary. There is no problem with the primary supply. It is the motoring public - which I include myself in this - getting into a feeding frenzy. The union representing 2,000 fuel tanker drivers ruled out the threat of strikes over Easter and said it wanted to focus on peace talks.