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“Long gas lines” not forming in North Korean capital, sources say

Pyongyang fuel prices remain over 100% higher than in April, however

Long lines of vehicles waiting to refuel have not recently been observed in Pyongyang, multiple sources told NK News on Monday.

The news comes despite U.S. President Trump’s suggestion on Sunday that gas shortages were causing problems in North Korea.

“Long gas lines forming in North Korea. Too bad!” Trump said in a tweet describing a telephone conversation with South Korean president Moon Jae-in on Sunday.

The President’s remark followed agreement last Mondayon a new United Nations Security Council Resolution which, the U.S. claims, will result in 30% fewer oil products going to North Korea, including 55% fewer refined