Mexico Halts Gas Relief as U.S. Citizens Head South to Stock Up
- Finance Ministry says border crossers have diminished supply
- Suspension on gasoline stimulus to last through April 8
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Mexico suspended gasoline subsidies for states along its northern border as the Finance Ministry said U.S. citizens crossing into the country are draining supply.
Gasoline prices in the U.S. are higher than Mexico, which has led U.S. citizens to head south and stock up on fuel, according to a statement from Mexico’s Finance Ministry. That’s led to reports of shortages, according to the ministry.