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Shutdown begins but motorists calm

By Andy Davies

Updated on 25 April 2008

Few signs of panic buying from motorists, with preparations under way for the shutdown of Grangemouth.

The Forties oil pipeline provides a third of the country's daily oil output and closing it could cost the economy as much as £50m a day.

Emergency planning groups have already been drawing up plans to cope with any shortages.

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