Fuel shortages in Haiti – in pictures


  • People try to get containers filled at a petrol station, amid chaotic scenes in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. AP Photo
    People try to get containers filled at a petrol station, amid chaotic scenes in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. AP Photo
  • A man stands surrounded by smoke from burning rubbish in Port-au-Prince, amid a general strike and fuel shortages. AP Photo
    A man stands surrounded by smoke from burning rubbish in Port-au-Prince, amid a general strike and fuel shortages. AP Photo
  • People who bought fuel in Santo Domingo, capital of the neighbouring Dominican Republic, resell it in Haiti. AFP
    People who bought fuel in Santo Domingo, capital of the neighbouring Dominican Republic, resell it in Haiti. AFP
  • The situation has put further pressure on a population already struggling under a weakening economy and a wave of gang kidnappings. AFP
    The situation has put further pressure on a population already struggling under a weakening economy and a wave of gang kidnappings. AFP
  • Gangs demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry have blocked the entrance to ports that hold fuel stores. AFP
    Gangs demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry have blocked the entrance to ports that hold fuel stores. AFP
  • Days-long fuel shortages have left Haitians with few transport options and forced the closure of businesses. AFP
    Days-long fuel shortages have left Haitians with few transport options and forced the closure of businesses. AFP
  • A woman sells petrol in Port-au-Prince. AFP
    A woman sells petrol in Port-au-Prince. AFP
  • The gangs blocking fuel supplies say Prime Minister Ariel Henry must 'answer questions' over claims linking him to the July assassination of president Jovenel Moise. AFP
    The gangs blocking fuel supplies say Prime Minister Ariel Henry must 'answer questions' over claims linking him to the July assassination of president Jovenel Moise. AFP
  • People play football on the street during the general strike in Port-au-Prince. AFP
    People play football on the street during the general strike in Port-au-Prince. AFP