Protesters say they will block all exits to the Stanlow plant Fuel protesters are staging a go-slow on major routes towards Cheshire’s Stanlow oil refinery, where they they plan to impose a blockade.
The M56, M62 and M6 in Greater Manchester and Cheshire are affected along with the A55 in north Wales.
Lorry drivers, farmers and bikers are joining 20mph convoys after an appeal through Facebook.
Organiser Ian Charlesworth said that the aim was to ask the government to reduce fuel tax duty by 24p a litre.
The Stanlow Fuel Protest and Direct Action Group said it will block the Ellesmere Port refinery’s exits.
It will prevent tankers from leaving the plant and will remain in place until their demands are met, Mr Charlesworth added.
“Up to 3,000 ordinary people will be taking part in the go-slow and some of us are going to stay in Stanlow for as long it takes, because without fuel getting through Great Britain plc will be closed,” said Mr Charlesworth.
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