British motorists were left disappointed after being turned away from a fully-stocked petrol station while it was being used for a new drama starring James Nesbitt.
The resulting fuel shortages have prompted widespread disruptions including hours-long queues, fights at petrol station forecourts, and key workers unable to get to work.
“We could not cancel filming and open the remaining pumps because we were contractually obliged to allow the film crew in.
The fuel station’s independent owner, who gave his name as Suki, told the publication: “The plan had been to allow the public to continue using the pumps.