A strike by fuel tanker drivers at Wincanton which had the potential to drive UK fuel prices up has been suspended to allow time for fresh talks.
A two-week walkout began on February 3 in the latest round of a long-running row between the drivers and the fuel and logistics carrier over pay and conditions.
The latest walkouts, which began just two days after a previous halt in supplies, will hit ConocoPhillips owned Jet garages.
Unite official Matt Draper said: "The strike has been suspended today as an act of goodwill.
"We are committed to finding a negotiated outcome in the days ahead. The ball is now in Wincanton and ConocoPhillips' court.
"We hope further talks will succeed. As the previous seven days of strike action have shown our members are prepared to defend their livelihoods should these talks fail."
On Friday, Mr Draper said the two firms generated huge profits, adding: "These companies have more than enough to pay decent pay and pensions, but their greed is destabilising the supply of a vital national resource."
"The Wincanton drivers are in it for the long haul so our suggestion to ConocoPhillips and Wincanton is get your priorities right. Respect this workforce, respect the fuel supply, act responsibly and start talking about a fair solution," he added.
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