David Cameron sparked panic over a potential fuel shortage in the UK after making reference to proposed tanker strikes to the media. The announcement gave rise to widespread panic in the UK with long queues of motorists rushing to petrol stations. The panic lasted for 2 days after which the fuel shortages never materialised. The announcement is likely to have been the result of spin used to deflect from the prime ministers relationship with Rebekah Brooks during the Leveson enquiry.