Diesel shortage hits Abu Dhabi

A diesel shortage affected many sectors in Abu Dhabi on Monday, with trucks stuck in massive queues waiting to refuel.

Households and restaurants suffered due to a lack of a supply of essential items. The transportation of labourers from worksites to their accommodation was also affected.

Diesel vehicles have had to queue at fuel stations in Mussaffah since Sunday morning, as the sale of diesel was stopped in Abu Dhabi City.

Adnoc Distribution, the fuel retailing subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) took the measure to avoid traffic congestion in the city, petrol station staff told Gulf News. But, even after repeated attempts, Adnoc Distribution was not available for official comment.

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