Drivers slow down to 10mph on A90 as part of fuel protest

Drivers on the A90 in Aberdeenshire have slowed down to 10mph as part of a fuel protest campaign.

The ‘slow’ protest, led by a tractor and trailer, travelled between Ellon and Blackdog at 10mph in a bid to oppose soaring energy prices.

The planned demonstration began at 5pm and ended at 8pm on Wednesday, led by a trailer bearing the message “axe the tax” on the back.

In videos shared, drivers were beeping their horns with queues building up behind.

Drivers involved said they were supporting local farmers, hauliers and small businesses with the protest.

It 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.

Scotland

Drivers warned of disruption across Scotland ahead of M8 and M74 ‘fuel protests’

Farmers are planning to block the M8 and the M6/M74

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.

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.”

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.