Fuel Crisis Resurfaces in Sudan as Prices Rise Again

Long queues and severe congestion of vehicles have once again been witnessed in Khartoum and several other states, with motorists complaining about the long hours spent waiting to obtain petrol and diesel. The renewed shortages come amid rising demand for petroleum products, the resumption of economic activity, and the return of increasing numbers of residents to Khartoum.

The bottlenecks come as the fuel market faces growing pressure due to higher import and transportation costs, as well as fluctuations in the exchange rate. At the same time, some states have begun implementing new increases in petroleum product prices, placing additional burdens on citizens and productive sectors.

The severity of the fuel crisis has prompted Khartoum Governor Ahmed Othman Hamza to seek solutions with relevant authorities. He held discussions with Ali Abdelrahman Mohamed Ibrahim, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, on urgent interventions to ensure the continued flow of petroleum products to service stations and address bottlenecks caused by supply shortages and rising demand.

The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Petroleum revealed that quantities of petroleum products are available and have arrived at major ports. He noted that fuel trucks were already en route to Khartoum, carrying petroleum products, and said the quantities being transported would help address the current shortages and ease congestion at fuel stations.