BBC:
Tales of tension and gang-fights are common in Tripoli's long queues for fuel. One resident in the Libyan capital - who does not want his name to be used for security reasons - explains.
It has been an explosive week in Tripoli, both literally and figuratively.
Nato air strikes intensified after a quiet period.
Meanwhile, the fuel shortage, that state television channels deny exists, has hit an all-time high in the past eight days.
The shortage has not only lasted longer than people expected, but it has also sparked everything from mini-riots to gang fights and, incredibly, shootings as well.
State television announced that as of today - Thursday - we may only have fuel for the amount of 5 dinars ($4), no more, no less.
It has instructed stations to stamp car registration papers with the date of purchase because we can now only refuel every three days or more.
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Some have reportedly spent three days in line to buy gas. Not even Obama has screwed up that badly. Qaddafi is having trouble keeping a lid on the anger in Tripoli. The insurgents are also messing with Tripoli too.
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