The Governor of Gezira State, Professor Tahir Ibrahim Al-Khair, has confirmed that fuel supplies in Wad Madani are stable, with adequate stocks of petrol, diesel, cooking gas, and furnace gas. He made these remarks during a field tour of several fuel stations in the city, where he observed the smooth distribution of fuel to citizens. The governor's visit was aimed at assessing the situation firsthand and addressing any concerns.

The tour revealed that citizens were able to obtain their fuel needs without experiencing lengthy delays. At the Nabta fuel station in the city's port area, agent Mohamed Ali Mustafa Salem reported that the station had a stockpile of over 12,950 gallons of petrol and 10,000 gallons of diesel. He confirmed that the station was operating efficiently, with eight petrol and six diesel dispensers.

A similar situation was reported at the Al-Waha fuel station, where agent Ahmed Mohamed Musa Jabara stated that the station had over 11,000 gallons of petrol and 10,000 gallons of diesel in stock. He emphasized that fuel supplies were stable and that distribution was proceeding regularly. These reports suggest that the fuel supply chain in Wad Madani is functioning effectively.

Several vehicle drivers corroborated the reports of stable fuel supplies in the city. Hussein Al-Tum Mohamed, a rickshaw driver, said he was able to obtain petrol in under 15 minutes. Another driver, Babaker Abdullah Babaker, confirmed that petrol was readily available at various city fuel stations. These accounts suggest that the efforts to stabilize fuel supplies are having a positive impact.

Ibrahim Al-Tayeb, a "Jumbo" truck driver, also reported that diesel was readily available at fuel stations in the state. He noted that obtaining diesel was easy and that fueling operations were proceeding smoothly without lengthy delays. The accounts from various drivers and fuel station agents suggest a marked improvement in fuel availability.

The Governor of Gezira State has been working to address fuel supply issues in Wad Madani. His field tour of fuel stations was aimed at ensuring that citizens had access to the fuel they needed. The reports of stable fuel supplies and efficient distribution suggest that these efforts are yielding positive results.

The improved fuel supply situation in Wad Madani is likely to have a positive impact on the daily lives of citizens. With fuel readily available, drivers and vehicle operators can carry out their activities without interruption. The stabilization of fuel supplies is also likely to contribute to a more stable economic environment in the region.

Key points

  • Fuel supplies in Wad Madani have stabilized, with adequate stocks of petrol, diesel, cooking gas, and furnace gas.
  • Citizens are able to obtain their fuel needs without experiencing lengthy delays.
  • The efforts to stabilize fuel supplies are yielding positive results, contributing to a more stable economic environment.

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