As Dorset wakes up to an eighth day of petrol shortages, we are asking readers to share their views on whether key workers should be prioritised at pumps - and who should get priority.
It comes as staff at Dorset County Hospital and University Hospitals Dorset are being advised to work from home, lift share, or use public transport due to the ongoing crisis.
Calls have been made for the Government to action its National Emergency Plan for Fuel (NEPF).
The NEPF gives government the power to designate certain filling stations for "emergency and critical service vehicles", which might include the private cars of key workers.
We saw this in the fuel crisis of 2000 when protesting HGV drivers blockaded oil refineries and fuel terminals in protest over rising costs. At the time, NHS and certain other key workers were given priority access to petrol stations.
You can share your views in our polls below and we'll report on how readers voted.
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