West Bank & Jerusalem
Fuel shortages grip West Bank ahead of price hike
Image credit: Maan Wire (EN)
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Midnight queues formed across the West Bank as fuel supplies dwindled before a new pricing scheme took effect, the Maan Wire reported. Drivers lined up through the night at gas stations as petrol stations struggled with depleted stocks, raising questions about whether the shortage reflected genuine supply constraints or deliberate market manipulation by distributors.
The timing of the supply disruption immediately preceding the price adjustment has fueled public suspicion of hoarding among fuel suppliers. Citizens reported difficulty obtaining fuel at multiple locations across the territory. Authorities have not yet clarified whether the shortages stemmed from logistical problems in the supply chain or intentional withholding by merchants seeking to maximize profits under the new pricing regime.
