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<p>The UK is deeply concerned by the serious deterioration of the humanitarian situation
in Yemen, and calls on all parties to ensure immediate access for commercial and humanitarian
supplies, particularly to Hodeidah port, to avert the threat of starvation and disease
faced by millions of civilians.</p><p>Restrictions on imports have already reduced
the availability of fuel, and led to price increases of up to 160%, according to UN
reports. As of November 12, the UN assessed that unless imports resume, diesel stocks
in the north of the country would deplete in 20 days, and petrol stocks would deplete
in 10 days.</p><p>Fuel is crucial for the delivery of aid and medical supplies, the
functioning of clinics and hospitals, as well as other essential public infrastructure,
such as water supply systems and waste water treatment plants.</p>
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