Oil pump jacks are seen at the Vaca Muerta shale oil and gas deposit in the Patagonian province of Neuquen, Argentina, January 21, 2019.
REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsBUENOS AIRES, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Argentina's oil refiners and producers aim to normalize supplies of motor fuels across the South American country, companies in the sector said on Tuesday, following recent disruptions to gasoline and diesel sales.
Scarce supplies have forced many motorists to wait in long lines to fill up gas tanks, with some service stations rationing how much individuals could buy.
A fleet of more than 4,000 trucks have increased available fuel supplies by between 10-15%, with fuel supplies also benefiting from the arrival of five tanker ships with another two on the way, according to the statement from the biggest refiners and oil producers.
Also on Tuesday, the main oil workers union at Vaca Muerta, Argentina's sprawling shale oil and gas formation, said it would for now suspend a strike that had been called for Wednesday.
Persons:
Agustin Marcarian, Vaca Muerta, Walter Bianchi, Miral
Organizations:
REUTERS, YPF, Thomson
Locations:
Vaca, Patagonian, Neuquen, Argentina, BUENOS AIRES, American