The Associated Press reported that two Iran-flagged ships reached Venezuela and a third is on its way without US interference. Together they are carrying 815,000 barrels of fuel. Full Text -> ALMonitor

Miles long gas lines are forming outside gas stations in Caracas Thursday causing frustration among the unlucky who are stuck for days waiting for a chance to fill up their vehicles tank. Hundreds of cars hugged the shoulder of a freeway in Caracas including taxis, flatbed tow trucks, a truck carrying bottled water, beat up pickups and shiny new cars. By Associated Press Television News. Full text -> Republic

Venezuela’s fuel shortages are causing growing complications for the production and delivery of food to a crisis-stricken nation that is in quarantine to stop the spread of the coronavirus, according to ten food industry sources. President Nicolas Maduro’s government is struggling to provide fuel to the OPEC nation’s service stations due to chronic refinery problems and U.S. sanctions that have left most trading firms unwilling to ship gasoline to Venezuela. By Anggy Polanco and Corina Pons and Mayela Armas. Full text -> National Post

Venezuela’s scarce motor fuel is now drying up altogether, leaving the country even more vulnerable to catastrophe caused by the silently spreading coronavirus. Full Text-> Argus

Nicolás Maduro’s government on Monday banned gasoline sales in two states as part of a broader lock-down to stem panic buying by Venezuelans accustomed to hoarding basic goods whenever there’s a hint of turmoil. By Luz Dary Depablos and Joshua Goodman. Full text -> CityNews1130