Gasoline shortage hits Bengkulu

BENGKULU: Bengkulu city, capital of Sumatra's Bengkulu province, has been hit by a gasoline shortage for the past three days, prompting the fuel's price to soar.

The price of gasoline in Rawa Makmur subdistrict has reached Rp 3,000 per liter, far above the norm of Rp 1,700 to Rp 1,900.

The gasoline shortage forced residents to form long queues on Friday at several gas stations and kiosks in the city. -- Antara