Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LIV

No 22

30-May-2011

Libya Gasoline Shortage Begins To Bite, Regime Money Trail Uncovered

A shortage of gasoline is beginning to take its toll in areas of Libya controlled by Colonel Mu'ammar al-Qadhafi, sources tell MEES. Oil production in both regime and especially rebel controlled zones of the country is down to a trickle, with little immediate prospect of an improvement.

Benghazi-controlled rebels are examining damaged facilities at the Sarir oil field...