Press reports indicated there is a shortage of avjet fuel of 100 to 130 octanes which is affecting the flights of domestic airlines and small planes. Las Americas, Puerto Plata, Punta Cana and Herrera were said to be out of fuel reserves. The shortage is attributed to problems in importing and difficulties between the two distributing companies. Hoy reported that the commercial difficulties have resulted in lower supplies at the airports. The scarcity has not affected the operation of large commercial jets.
