Daily Star discovers petrol stations during crisis: shocked pikachu faces ensue

A Daily Star front page from March 4, 2026 depicting panic buying at petrol stations due to Middle East tensions and fuel price surges. The main headline "PANIC AT THE PUMPS" dominates the page with images of crowded car parks and an 'out of fuel' sign. Side stories include Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden, FA card decisions, and a promotion for Grand National Festival half-price tickets. Extracted text: dailystar.co.uk DAILY STAR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026 £1.40 WE'RE No1 FOR RACING HALF-PRICE TICKETS TO THE RANDOX GRAND NATIONAL FESTIVAL Valid on opening day, Thursday, April 9 Terms and conditions apply. See Page 21 for details. MIDDLE EAST CRISIS Strictly Amy: I'll dance on PAGE 10 FREE PUZZLE PULLOUT INSIDE Headers red card for FA PAGE 13 PANIC AT THE PUMPS Forecourts chaos as war sees fuel prices surge Sorry, No UNLEADED available by JERRY LAWTON DESPERATE drivers are joining huge queues at petrol stations across the country after tensions with Iran sent fuel prices soaring globally. Full story: Pages 2-3