A SHORTAGE of gasoline on Monday at Charity and in The Pomeroon forced scores of farmers, schoolchildren and residents to paddle home along the Pomeroon River.

Councillor of the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) Ms Arlene Boyant, speaking at the statutory meeting on Tuesday at Anna Regina, said gas stations at Charity and in The Pomeroon experienced a shortage of gasoline on Monday during the busy market day.She told councillors that some persons who wanted to exploit farmers and schoolchildren sold gasoline they had hoarded for more than $2,000 per gallon.
The councillor who represents The Pomeroon at the RDC meeting said the situation caused serious confusion at the busy waterfront.She said farmers, schoolchildren and residents were forced to paddle their boats along the Pomeroon River to their homes.
Region 2 Chairman Mr Parmanand Persaud said there was a slight shortage of gasoline in some parts of the country last week, but the situation was not alarming because it quickly returned to normalcy.
Reports said the situation at Charity and The Pomeroon is back to normal as gasoline is now available at all gas stations.