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Social media posts claimed farmers were planning to block Scottish motorways to protest rising energy prices - The demonstrations were said to take place over a three-day period
- Police Scotland said it had put “appropriate resources” in place to mitigate disruption to the public
- But traffic continued as normal on Wednesday afternoon
- It comes in the wake of similar protests in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
Drivers have been warned of potential disruption across Scotland ahead of planned fuel protests.
Social media posts claimed farmers were planning to block the M8 between junctions 20 and 19, the A1(M) at Scotch Corner, and the M6/M74 at the Scottish border over a three-day period as fuel prices continue to rise.
The demonstration was set to start at 12pm on Wednesday and continue until Friday. Organisers urged HGV drivers and members of the public to join them.
But traffic continued as normal across the Kingston Bridge and over the border.
Police Scotland and Glasgow City Council confirmed they were aware of the plans.
The force said it had put “appropriate resources” in place to mitigate disruption to the public.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We are aware of potential planned protest activity due to take place in various sections of the motorways in Scotland over the next few days, Wednesday, April 15 – Friday, April 17, 2026.
“We will have appropriate resources in place to ensure the safety of those in attendance and mitigate disruption to the wider community.”
A number of routes across the border were also said to be being targeted, including M6 junction 20, the M6 ‘Spaghetti Junction’ (all routes), the A1 near Moto Grantham, and junctions on the M5/M4 and M1/M25.
Further meeting points include the M25 at the Dartford Crossing (northbound and southbound), M2 junction 3, M20 junction 6, the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge, the A50 Uttoxeter Bypass (JCB), and the Port of Felixstowe container terminal.
Fuel protests across Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland
The planned demonstration comes in the wake of similar protests in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland earlier this month.
Convoys of slow-moving tractors and other vehicles caused major disruption in Belfast, resulting in significant traffic jams.
In Ireland, motorways were brought to a standstill and petrol stations were blockaded as farmers called for a fuel price cap.
Energy prices have soared since US and Israel started bombing Iran on February 28.
In retaliation, the Iranians blocked the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting a significant portion of the world’s energy and fuel supplies.
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