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![]() One of the richest reserves of "black gold", the country faced fuel shortages. ![]() 24.Mar.17 4:43 AM By Nikolai Vinogradov Photo Toinnov.com |
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Starting early in the morning in Caracas March 23, there were large queues of cars around the filling points, and the fact that gas stations had no gasoline. In one of the richest reserves of "black gold" country is not enough fuel even for the needs of the population. Some filler items do not have to open, of the two hundred and ninety stations were opened less than one third. With a shortage of fuel faced motorists in most parts of the country. According to representatives of the Venezuelan press, it became known that against the background of growing tensions, the authorities reassured the population. "The fuel shortage is a temporary factor, lack associated with delays of supplies by sea" - officials said. "The problems will soon be solved" - I assure members of the government. The authorities a large part of the extracted resource are sent to other States. Recently in Venezuela raised gasoline prices, despite this, the cost of fuel remains the lowest in the world. For example, a liter of 95-octane gasoline costs six Bolivar, the dollar equivalent 2905 bolivars. |