IEA Fears US Fuel Shortage, But Unlikely To Help

The International Energy Agency is concerned about a looming gasoline shortage in the United States, but would only order the release of strategic stocks if a major supply disruption occurs, a senior IEA official said.

U.S. supplies are under threat as the world’s biggest energy consumer switches to a new kind of motor fuel and U.S. Energy Secretary Sam Bodman has said consumers should expect some short-term gasoline supply disruptions this summer.
Reuters South Africa