The headlines in every Dominican newspaper proclaimed the same message: Anadegas (the association of retail petrol stations) and the government have reached a preliminary accord. For the general public, this brings hope of relief from long lines waiting to buy diesel or gasoline in some cities, including Santiago, where supplies were running out. According to El Caribe newspaper, a preliminary agreement was reached in last evening?s meeting between Anadegas and the President, which may signify the restoration of gasoline supplies within one day. DR1 sources close to Anadegas were told that the President had called a meeting of his cabinet earlier yesterday to discuss the gasoline crisis. When the meeting with the gasoline retailers was held, the President was frank in expressing his opinion as to the merits of the retailers? position. The retailers complain about their fixed profit margins they say are leading them to bankruptcy. According to newspaper sources, a commission was formed to research both sides, and a report will be submitted on these findings next week. Both government and gasoline retailers seemed pleased with the end result of the meeting.