The Al-Qadarif state petroleum administration has announced that the fuel crisis in the state is expected to ease within two days. According to Ahmed Bashir, director of the administration under the Ministry of Finance, 22 fuel tankers are entering the state, including six tankers carrying gasoline and 16 tankers carrying gasoil. This development has been described as "reassuring" by the administration.
The fuel crisis in Al-Qadarif state had been a major concern, with the state being one of the largest consumers of fuel in the country due to its significant agricultural, livestock, mining, trade, and industrial sectors. However, Bashir assured that the state had not run out of fuel during the crisis and that fuel supplies had continued to flow into the state to meet its needs.
The governor of Al-Qadarif state, General Muhammad Ahmed Hassan, had been closely monitoring the fuel situation and had taken steps to ensure that fuel supplies continued to flow into the state. Bashir praised the governor's efforts, describing them as "decisive" in preventing a complete disruption of fuel supplies to the state.
Since the start of the crisis in October, a total of 168 fuel tankers had entered Al-Qadarif state. The state's petroleum administration had been working to distribute fuel to various sectors and localities in the state. To ensure a fair distribution of fuel, the governor had set up a joint committee, chaired by the director of the petroleum administration and with membership from various security and intelligence agencies.
The committee's main task is to oversee the distribution of fuel to different sectors and localities in the state, with a focus on ensuring that fuel supplies reach those who need them most. Bashir expressed optimism that the fuel crisis would soon be a thing of the past, with the current influx of fuel tankers expected to ease the shortages.
The easing of the fuel crisis in Al-Qadarif state is expected to have a positive impact on the state's economy and daily life. The state's residents had been facing significant challenges due to the fuel shortages, including difficulties in transporting goods and people. With the fuel crisis expected to ease, residents are hopeful that life will soon return to normal.
The developments in Al-Qadarif state are a welcome relief to residents who had been struggling with the fuel shortages. The state's petroleum administration and the governor's office have been working tirelessly to resolve the crisis, and their efforts appear to be paying off. As the fuel situation continues to improve, residents are cautiously optimistic about the future.
Key points
- Al-Qadarif state in Sudan expects fuel shortages to ease within two days as 22 fuel tankers enter the state.