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Gasoline theft

People dig in a trench while dozens are lined up next to it, watching

Mexico’s gas crisis, explained

At least 89 people died on Friday when a cracked fuel pipeline ignited and exploded. The explosion comes as Mexico has shut down six pipelines to fight fuel theft, which has caused shortages that some say added to Friday’s death toll.

hundreds of people stand in line at a gas station on a sunny day

Mexicans support president’s fight against fuel theft despite long lines for gas

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