In January 2019, Mexico changed fuel distribution as part of a campaign against theft, and shortages appeared at petrol stations in several regions. A photograph from Morelia records people lining up to buy gasoline, while Reuters reported persistent long lines as public opinion divided over the government strategy.
What distinguishes this queue is that the bottleneck arose not simply from the amount of fuel available but from a distribution change intended to cut illegal supply. An anti-corruption policy became visible to citizens as time spent waiting to refuel.