The sale of subsidized gasoline to workers in the public health sector of the state of Táchira was suspended until further notice, according to the general secretary of the Federation of Workers of the state of Táchira (Fetratáchira), Melquiades Delgado, who highlighted that the liters were few. that they sold to them, but they were used to go to their workplace.
“They reported at the pump where they supply gasoline to health sector workers that gasoline was being supplied until yesterday and that it was going to be eliminated until further notice. Imagine yourself, a worker who with the little bit of gasoline that they gave him to be able to go home, to be able to go to work to comply with their standards and unfortunately now they have removed the gasoline subsidy, now it is true that it is going to end. complete the situation for health sector workers,” he expressed.
Delgado specified that they have tried to meet with the president of the Health Corporation, Rafael Medina, to raise the difficulties that hospital workers face when it comes to meeting schedules and with their work, in addition to the problems of mobilization, but no it has been possible.
“That his agenda is very busy, that he does not spend it in the Corporation, he spends it traveling throughout the state and unfortunately we want to meet with him, to raise serious problems that exist in the health sector at the state level” , said.
In addition to the suspension of gasoline at a subsidized price, Melquiades Delgado indicated that the transportation service that some workers had in the morning and at night was also suspended, because the unit used for this was lent to transport athletes to some national games.
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How has the influx of American drivers impacted gasoline supply in Mexican border towns?
## Running on Empty: Mexico Suspends Gasoline Subsidies Near US Border
**Interviewer:** Welcome to the show. Today we’re talking about a developing story in Mexico concerning gasoline subsidies. With us to discuss this is [Alex Reed Name], an expert on [Alex Reed Expertise].
Thanks for joining us.
**Alex Reed:** It’s my pleasure to be here.
**Interviewer:** Let’s dive right in. Mexico has temporarily suspended gasoline subsidies in border states. Can you tell us more about what’s happening?
**Alex Reed:** Absolutely. Mexico has been subsidizing gasoline to help its citizens cope with rising global fuel prices. However, they’ve recently announced a suspension of these subsidies in states bordering the United States. This comes after an influx of American drivers crossing the border to take advantage of the cheaper fuel prices, leading to shortages in Mexican border towns. [[1](https://www.mvariety.com/business/business_news/mexico-suspends-gasoline-subsidy-as-us-drivers-cross-border-for-deals/article_23d31400-b303-11ec-b45b-934ddefce0cc.html)]
**Interviewer:** So, essentially, Americans are driving up demand south of the border, causing a supply problem for Mexicans?
**Alex Reed:** Exactly. It’s created a bit of a predicament for Mexico. While they want to support their own citizens with lower fuel costs, the influx of American drivers creates a strain on the supply chain.
**Interviewer:** This suspension is only temporary, correct?
**Alex Reed:** Yes, the current suspension is in effect from April 2nd to April 8th, but it remains to be seen what long-term solutions Mexico will pursue to address this issue.
**Interviewer:** What are the potential implications of this situation?
**Alex Reed:** This situation highlights the complex interconnectedness of economies and the unintended consequences of subsidized pricing. While Mexico attempts to mitigate the impact on its citizens, it also faces the challenge of managing cross-border fuel demand. This could potentially lead to discussions about longer-term solutions, such as implementing quotas or adjusting pricing strategies to better balance supply and demand.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for shedding light on this fascinating and timely topic.
**Alex Reed:** My pleasure.
