Photo story: Panic buying of fuel continues in T&T

A gas station in South Trinidad Wednesday

Despite assurances by the government that there are no fuel shortages in the country, motorists are panicking and buying out supplies are gas stations in various parts of the country.

It's because of the impending strike at Petrotrin, which threatens to shut down the energy companies operations, starting Saturday.

The government has made arrangements to continue moving supplies, with soldiers manning the bond and driving fuel tankers. And the energy minister has also made it clear that if there is a threat that supplies will run out the ministry would import supplies from Venezuela and the United States.

That has not solved the problem. Consumers reported long lines for fuel and many gas stations although there is no current shortage.