In the midst of political unrest and
economic devastation, Venezuela’s oil exports have plummeted by 40 percent in
the last 3 years. During an export drought that lasted the better part of last
year, the Cuban government has been combatting the stemmed fuel flow with
regular energy rationing. In an attempt to avoid blackouts, the government has
ordered cuts in electricity and fuel consumption to most state-run companies
and entities (a huge pool in a communist country) by 50 percent, resulting in
workers hours slashed and access to vehicles severely restricted. This April,
they also began restricting sales of premium gas to government officials and
diplomats. More…
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