Crisis in Chiapas! They fill tanks with gasoline after taking over Pemex due to blockades

The takeover of the Pemex plant in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, by teachers of the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNT) has caused a serious crisis of gasoline shortage, not only in the state capital.

Motorists face extreme difficulties due to diesel and magna shortagewhich has led some to desperate measures such as fill tanks with gasoline to have Bookings or even resell fuel at very high prices.

At a gas station near the town of The Joboin Tuxtla Gutierrezit was observed how men in a truck filled a tank with gasoline, taking advantage of the fuel shortage. Testimonies from residents reveal that dispatchers have been selling extra liters clandestinelycharging up to 45 pesos per liter, which has caused residents to request the intervention of Profeco to supervise and sanction these actions.

Why are gas stations blocked in Chiapas?

The teacher protests have resulted in closing of at least 12 gas stations in the city. The seizure of government buildings and the interruption of access to the city, known as The Pochotafor more than 96 hours, has intensified the vehicular chaos. The fuel shortage has left hundreds of immobilized vehiclesaffecting daily life and the local economy.

The teachers They indicated that they will continue with the protests so that their demands are heard by the Government of Mexico.

Gas station businessmen have requested the government of Chiapas to have a negotiation with the teachers to free the Pemex plant and allow the distribution of fuel to gas stations.

On the other hand, in the midst of the crisis, citizens are looking for ways to supply their vehicles, resorting to fill tanks with gasoline and buying extra liters at high prices in gas stations operated in a manner clandestine.

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