HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia's municipal affairs minister says the terms of reference for a review of the province's fuel supply are expected to be released as soon as Friday.

Zach Churchill announced an independent review last week after a gasoline shortage spread across the province.

Churchill says the review will be focused on public safety and supply management.

He says two panellists will be named to carry out the work.

Imperial Oil said the shortage occurred after a delayed marine shipment was followed by a delay in conducting product quality testing and processing for an alternate supply.