Another scene of people rushing to buy gasoline to stockpile despite the Covid-19 epidemic 2
From 3:00 p.m. on March 29, following the direction of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Finance, gasoline stations across the country simultaneously implemented gasoline selling prices with a sharp decrease compared to before, including E5 RON92 gasoline.
In some highland districts in Son La province, people are not fully aware, especially following unofficial sources related to the Covid-19 epidemic, which has led to people rushing to buy gasoline to take home.
In Sop Cop border district, Son La province, initially, the rush to buy gasoline only took place at private gas stations, such as gas stations on the entrance roads to Muong Lan, Muong Va, Nam Lanh border gates… But then
An official at this gas station said that in the early afternoon of March 30, the entire store yard was almost full of people.
Mr. Hoang Dong Dau – Director of Petrolimex Petroleum Company, Son La Branch, said that due to concerns about security and order, some functional agencies in Sop Cop even asked gas stations to close so people could disperse.
To ensure security and order and do a good job of preventing the Covid-19 epidemic, the Branch has asked the police force and a number of functional forces in Sop Cop to coordinate and help handle the situation by allowing
According to Mr. Dau, the main reason for this situation is that when gasoline prices drop, gas stations in other economic sectors try to sell the remaining inventory to prevent losses.
Mr. Dau affirmed that Son La province’s petroleum branch is a state-owned enterprise, conducting petroleum business in Son La province in all conditions and circumstances.
`People should not worry about the source of goods, there is no need to store gasoline in the house, because it is currently the dry season, storing gasoline in the house is very dangerous, can easily lead to fires and explosions, affecting the health of people.
It is known that on the afternoon of March 30, the Department of Industry and Trade of Son La province also grasped the situation in other localities in the province.
