Yemen: Houthi-controlled areas witness severe fuel crisis

Yemeni areas controlled by the Houthis have been witnessing a severe fuel crisis, Khabar Agency reported.

The agency quoted local residents as saying yesterday that the capital, Sanaa, which is under Houthi control, has witnessed a severe shortage in oil derivatives since Wednesday where cars were seen queuing at petrol stations.

“This crisis has created a black market for gasoline and diesel, where oil is sold for more than double its official price,” a Yemeni resident said.