From Tuesday, Venezuelan National Guard and Army troops took over 38 gas pumps in the state of Táchira (on the border with Colombia) to prevent "destabilizing actions" related to the supply of fuel.
Ricardo Sanguino, the president of the Committee on Finance, National Assembly, said that the government has implemented several measures in San Cristóbal (the capital of the state of Táchira) and in its metropolitan area, "because there is a huge number of vehicles, and that creates problems in the area."
Sanguino reported that some gas station owners "are promoting destabilization plans" because they delay the opening of the pump stations, which should be opened at 6:00 a.m., and many times they decide to close them.
He added that there is enough fuel to meet demand of gasoline in Táchira state. He said that the alleged shortage of fuel is politically motivated by Governor César Pérez Vivas.
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http://english.eluniversal.com/2010/03/30/en_eco_art_troops-take-over-38_30A3669213.shtml
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