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Sharjah will hold meeting to resolve fuel shortage
Tuesday, Jun 28, 2011
Gulf News
Dubai Sharjah residents will no longer have cause to complain about the fuel shortage after a government meeting today to resolve the issue, a top official told Gulf News.
“Inshallah it will be resolved. In Ramadan there won’t be a lot of pressure on the stations. I am optimistic... Alternative solutions are in place, there won’t be problem,” he said.
Adding more staff and increasing the hours of operation at the existing Adnoc and Emarat stations in the emirate is one temporary solution being considered until other alternatives are studied, he noted, insisting that in summer there will be less demand for fuel as residents travel abroad.
What next?
Officials at the Council and SEDD refused to comment on how the issue will be resolved and what happens next after the closure of the stations.
An Enoc Group spokesperson said the company cannot comment on the problem at the moment.
“I cannot give a statement now, don’t ask me questions I cannot answer,” he said. “I agree that we should be more transparent, I agree 150 per cent, but we have directives not to talk about this issue now.”
Pressed for answers, he made casual comments on the weather to change the subject.
Enoc’s silent spell lasted for about two weeks while the spokesperson was on holiday after the trouble started. Repeated attempts by Gulf News to contact the company were unanswered.
Commenting on the queues at Adnoc and Emarat stations, the government official said: “There are lines but people are still getting fuel, it’s better than no fuel at all. Ajman and Dubai are close by, the Enoc petrol stations are working there. In summer, instead of roaming the streets, people can stay at home,” he said with a laugh.
Asked how a fuel shortage could happen in an oil-producing country, he said: “It may seem unbelievable, but the decision [regarding Enoc Group] is split among many stakeholders. The situation is different because of many interests and companies. Closing the stations was not a light decision and it could have been interpreted in another way,” a reference to the political dynamics between Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
He refused to elaborate on how Adnoc would be increasing fuel supplies to Sharjah.
On Tuesday everything will be clear. For sure the Council will take the necessary steps.”
By Deena Kamel Yousef?Staff Reporter
© Gulf News 2011. All rights reserved.
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