Confusion Reigns in Venezuela on First Day of Higher Gas Prices
- Drivers queued from 4 a.m. at pumps in Caracas, other cities
- Subsidized gas payment system not available at some stations
Bikers wait in a queue to refuel their tanks at a gas station in Caracas on June 1, 2020.
Photographer: Federico Parra/AFP via Getty Images
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In the first day of higher gasoline prices in Venezuela, it’s hard to say who’s more confused. The attendants at the pump? Or the drivers.
The good news is that there’s visibly more gasoline being pumped from fuel stations in the capital Caracas than in the previous weeks and months. The bad news is that lines are still miles-long and if you’re lucky enough to get to the front, many stations are facing problems accepting bank card transactions or scanning special cards meant for subsidies.