Items related to fuel shortage

Egyptians line up for fuel at a gas station, Cairo, August 3, 2011. As Egypt's economy suffers, a fuel crisis surfaces again amid conflicting official reports and announcements about underlying causes. Egypt's fuel crisis is an old prolem 'which has old roots', says Hazim al-Beblawy, Egyptian Deputy PM and Finance Ministe. Meanwhile,  Mohamed Shoeib, Head of Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), relates current crisis to 'technical issues', mainly marketing and coordination efforts.
Is the govt covering up the cause of the fuel shortage?
Maggie Hyde 01 Jul 2012
Egypt has been in the grips of an on-again, off-again fuel shortage for over a year now, with massive lines outside gas...
A girl selling fuel publicly on street, Faysal, Giza, September 19, 2011. According to an investigative report by Al-Masry Al-Youm, fuel has been shown to be sold outside authorized fueling stations, where gasoline (a fuel high on demand) is filled into containers (bearing names of state companies authorized to sell specified fuels at subsidized prices) at 'black market' prices.
Finance Ministry transfers US$200 million to petroleum corporation
Al-Masry Al-Youm 12 Jun 2012
The Finance Ministry on Tuesday transferred US$200 million to the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation to...
Ganzouri says Cabinet on suicide mission
Egypt Independent 06 Jun 2012
Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri defended his cabinet's performance to reporters on Wednesday, saying it has been...
Egyptians line up for fuel at a gas station, Cairo, August 3, 2011. As Egypt's economy suffers, a fuel crisis surfaces again amid conflicting official reports and announcements about underlying causes. Egypt's fuel crisis is an old prolem 'which has old roots', says Hazim al-Beblawy, Egyptian Deputy PM and Finance Ministe. Meanwhile,  Mohamed Shoeib, Head of Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), relates current crisis to 'technical issues', mainly marketing and coordination efforts.
Petroleum Ministry denies responsibility for fuel shortage
Al-Masry Al-Youm 04 Jun 2012
The Petroleum Ministry again denied responsibility for the ongoing fuel crisis on Monday. The Petroleum Ministry said...
A girl selling fuel publicly on street, Faysal, Giza, September 19, 2011. According to an investigative report by Al-Masry Al-Youm, fuel has been shown to be sold outside authorized fueling stations, where gasoline (a fuel high on demand) is filled into containers (bearing names of state companies authorized to sell specified fuels at subsidized prices) at 'black market' prices.
Egypt falters on fuel payments, suppliers say
Reuters 01 Jun 2012
Egypt has struggled to obtain bank payments for its fuel purchases, trade sources said, delaying diesel supplies for...
Egypt buys 1.1 mn tons of local wheat, supply ministry says
Reuters 22 May 2012
ABU DHABI — Egypt has bought 1.1 million tons of local wheat so far in the 2011/2012 season despite diesel...
A girl selling fuel publicly on street, Faysal, Giza, September 19, 2011. According to an investigative report by Al-Masry Al-Youm, fuel has been shown to be sold outside authorized fueling stations, where gasoline (a fuel high on demand) is filled into containers (bearing names of state companies authorized to sell specified fuels at subsidized prices) at 'black market' prices.
Facing edgy vote, SCAF hikes diesel imports
Reuters 21 May 2012
Egypt's military rulers plan to spend close to US$1 billion on diesel this summer, a spike in imports as they brace...
Cars lining up at petrol station for filling up tanks, Giza, May 10,2012.
Domestic Trade Ministry blames Petroleum Ministry for fuel crisis
Al-Masry Al-Youm 17 May 2012
Social Solidarity and Domestic Trade Minister Gouda Abdel Khaleq held a conference Thursday morning to discuss the fuel...
A banner reads "Empty Tank" as tens of cars queue at petrol station, Cairo, January 16,2012 amid fears of an oil shortage.
FECC: Fuel shortage at least 40%
Al-Masry Al-Youm 10 May 2012
    Egypt is suffering between a 40 and 75 percent fuel shortage, while the shortage for Liquid Petroleum Gas...
Crisis of gasoline in Luxor, April 5,2012.
Egyptian government considers distribution of gasoline by coupons
Al-Masry Al-Youm 08 May 2012
Petroleum Minister Abdullah Ghorab on Tuesday said the government is meeting soon to discuss a plan submitted by the...