Power, fuel shortages worsen as wintry weather plagues quake-hit Japan

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But delivery of relief goods contributed from around the nation to evacuees and survivors still remains difficult due to shortages of fuel and transport vehicles.

The Japanese government ordered Thursday night that 300 fuel tanks will be dispatched to deliver 2 million liters of gasoline and light oil to the northeast region every day to ease fuel crisis. Kerosene will also be sent to the evacuation centers for the use of keeping the people warm.

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