The fuel shortage crisis in Argentina has re-emerged with a rise in domestic demand for various types of fuels.
The authorities in Buenos Aires plan to receive new shipments of fuel in the coming days, in parallel with increasing the production capacity of the country’s refineries, according to the specialized energy platform.
The features of the fuel shortage in Argentina became clear after long queues appeared in front of refueling stations, and farmers ‘ fears of a diesel shortage emerged before the start of the next planting season, according to Reuters.
The secretariat of the Argentine “Ministry” of Energy said in a statement that the government of Buenos Aires intends to import 10 shipments of fuel to meet local needs of gasoline and diesel fuels after the high demand and shortage of them recently.
The fuel shortage crisis in Argentina has been evident over the past few days, as long queues have appeared in front of refueling stations, and fears have emerged among farmers about the scarcity of diesel fuel, which is the main fuel for the activity of the next agricultural season.