Lorry drivers continue strike

The strike by lorry drivers in Spain has continued for a second day as a growing number of petrol stations in the country are running out of fuel following yesterday’s protest.



In some cities, food markets are also said to be running out of food.



The union representing the drivers has complained that the price of diesel has soared by more than 20 percent and is calling for the government to enforce a minimum price for haulage.



Although the largest hauliers\' union has not joined the strike, some non-striking drivers found their routes blocked and in some cases their windscreens smashed by those involved.



Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero offered truckers emergency credit and early retirement incentives, but has refused to set minimum tariffs, saying they must accept fair competition.