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Portuguese petrol stations run dry ahead of strike

Many Portuguese petrol pumps are already "out of service" ahead of a strike by fuel-tanker drivers that is set to begin on August 12

Many Portuguese petrol stations were sold out Sunday after drivers rushed to fill up before a strike by fuel-tanker drivers kicks off at the height of the summer holidays.

"Empty" signs hung on pumps in Lisbon and elsewhere across the country a few hours before the strike was to begin at midnight (2200 GMT).

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