A three-month temporary visa arrangement to make it easier for foreign lorry drivers to work in the UK will finish on Christmas Eve.
Around 5,000 visas are expected to be issued, with additional information about the plan will be released on Sunday.
Fuel delivery has been interrupted due to a driver shortage, with some gas stations closing and lines growing.
The administration has stated that there is no shortage of petrol at refineries and has asked consumers not to buy in a panic.
Aaccording to sources, fuel shortages at some gas stations, are being caused by panic buying rather than supply chain concerns.