[Life in Venezuela]

In Venezuela, you can't just go fill up your car with gas whenever you want because gasoline is regulated. Each day, three random numbers are assigned that correspond to the last digit of your license plate. Only cars with license plates ending in those numbers can buy gas that day. I have an app on my phone that alerts me to the days I can fill up my car.

Due to these regulations, a bottleneck effect is created where many people have to go on the same day, causing long gas lines that can last for hours...

I recorded these 3 videos a few days ago, and even here, the line was VERY SHORT because the gas stations start closing at 3 PM and it was already 3:20 PM. Only a few gas stations were still serving the last people in line...

https://v.nostr.build/hdvZVRnZTNxxCJu1.mp4

https://v.nostr.build/TWB8fDZmr6fdrp8s.mp4

Los motorizados deben surtir gasolina en estaciones de servicios diferentes a la de los carros

https://v.nostr.build/Pp4qh49OefVOngap.mp4

Why?

Shortage of production: Despite being one of the countries with the largest oil reserves in the world, gasoline production has decreased significantly in recent years due to underinvestment and lack of maintenance of refineries.

Distribution of gasoline throughout the national territory has also been a problem. Lack of investment in infrastructure and a shortage of tanker trucks have made it difficult for fuel to reach gas stations, especially in more remote areas.

These long lines cause a significant loss of time for drivers, affecting their productivity and quality of life.

Some photos i have taken before as documental material:

A man selling ice cream in the gas lines

Ahh, i forgot to tell, the gasoline price of venezuela at the gas station is 0.50$ per liter and you can find them in the streets for 1$ - 1.50$ per liter

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