Venezuela's fuel problem returns
Jesus Silva
Press TV, Caracas
Gasoline shortages have returned to Venezuela, as sparking mile-long lines can be seen at every gas station in the capital Caracas and the rest of the country. The opposition blames the government over negligence, and, in response, officials blame the US sanctions' effects on the oil industry. Meanwhile many wonder if foreign cooperation can come again in order to resolve the fuel problem.
Over the past few days, Venezuela has been facing another fuel crisis as gas stations have no avail to satisfy the gasoline need of the country's population. In this context, thousands of vehicles can be seen queuing at every gas station waiting to pump up gas in their tanks.
Authorities say that many oil refineries in the nation are not producing gasoline since the U.S sanctions have hit the oil industry, which includes Washington preventing Venezuela from buying several chemical products to get the refineries back on track. However Caracas claims the fresh fuel crisis is being tackled.
On the flip side, the opposition says the fuel crisis is caused by the government Near gas stations, many hope the government can resolve the problem soon.
Despite having the world's largest oil reserves, Venezuela is now unable to supply gasoline to its citizens, while the opposition accuses the government of mismanagement, officials say the US sanctions have damaged the country's oil industry.
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