The diesel shortage continues but
there has been some relief. Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy D.Zorigt
has concluded an agreement to import without delay 3,000 tons of diesel from
China, while Rosnefti LLC has said it will supply 35,000 tons. Of this, 2,000
tons arrived yesterday.

The Chief of the Mineral
Resources and Petroleum Authority, J.Amarsaikhan, has said the organization is
seeking other sources from which to import diesel. The recent fuel shortage and
price increase has led to some consumer products costing more, and economists
warn that the problems may become more acute for the unemployed, the poor and other
vulnerable sections.