SAUDI ARABIA

 

Diesel Shortage Hits Saudi Arabia

Saudi media has reported severe shortages of diesel in Riyadh, including showing TV footage of long lines of trucks waiting at retail stations. The Saudi Gazette newspaper quoted Saudi Aramco as saying there was no supply problem in Riyadh. The shortage is reportedly caused by localized distribution problems. The newspaper said: “In a statement released on Friday [1 June], Saudi Aramco denied all reports...