New York gets Venezuela cheap oil
An oil company controlled by the Venezuelan government has made its first delivery of cut-price heating oil to the Bronx borough of New York City. The firm, Citgo, is supplying fuel to thousands of people in deprived areas in co-operation with charities. The initiative started last month with the delivery of heating oil to Boston. It was announced in August by Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez - a vocal critic of President George Bush. Under the deal, Citgo said it would provide heating oil at a 40% discount to fill in tanks at properties owned by three non-profit housing corporations in the Bronx. About 8,000 tenants from 75 buildings will benefit from the project, according to the company and the corporations. Deliveries will continue through the winter months until 1 April.
