Arequipa: taxi drivers form queues due to irregular supply of LPG nationwide

With information from Wilder Pari/La República
The taxi drivers began to form tails in certain fuel parking lots in the city of Arequipa. On a tour of La República, it was observed that in some taps up to a total of 15 vehicle units were waiting their turn to recharge their fuel tanks. liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). This is due to the fact that there is an irregular supply of this product at the national level.

The head of Oceanography of the Peruvian NavyGiacomo Morote, in an interview for Canal N, reported that strong waves are recorded on the Peruvian coastwhich becomes more intense on the southern coast, which would not allow the trucks that transport the LPG can be stocked up regularly at ports for transfer to different cities.

According to great halls, a tap businessman from Arequipa, in this city there is still a three-day supply of fuel. However, this medium verified that many of the parking lots increased the price per gallon of LPG from S/6.35 to S/6.85; that is, S/0.50 more.

One of the considerable rows of vehicles was observed at the tap of the Chaskigas company, located in the Cayro sector, in the Paucarpata district. In this place, the drivers asked the Supervisory Agency for Investment in Energy and Mining (Osinergmin) Supervise the fuel parking lots so that the fuel is not maintained LPG price high.

How long will the strong waves last?

According to what was explained by the head of Oceanography of the Peruvian Navy, the abnormal waves will occur with moderate intensity until May 24. On Thursday 25 and Friday 26 it could increase its level, especially on the southern coast of Peru.

Why are there strong waves?

The specialist specified that this phenomenon occurs because abnormal waves of 5 to 6 meters have been recorded for days in the neighboring country of Chile due to strong storms, which are characteristic of the autumn season.