Rejected petition Hold a public enquiry into media scaremongering over non-existent fuel shortage.

The Government must hold a public enquiry into the scaremongering by the media and social media platforms which has led to the panic buying of fuel.

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This has caused a national issue which was unnecessary and has now consumed unnecessary governmental and national resources which could have been better spent elsewhere. It is a misuse of a position of privilege by media outlets and social media platforms and that is grossly irresponsible.

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. The Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the content of media reporting.

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Date submitted 26 September 2021
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