Sudan Faces Critical Fuel Shortage
The current fuel crisis in Sudan is worsening, evolving from long queues at gas stations to a broader crisis affecting transportation, commerce, and markets, with recurring issues occurring in less than two months. The government contests reports indicating supply shortages, but on-the-ground observations confirm the persistence of long lines, rising fuel and gas prices, and nearly complete lack of cooking gas. The crisis is linked to a shortage of foreign currency and the rising dollar exchange rate, which has led to an increase in black market prices, with the price of a liter of gasoline reaching approximately 8,950 pounds or more at times. This has directly impacted transportation costs and the prices of goods and services. Poor management of imports and the rise in fees and taxes are also factors fueling the crisis. Temporary solutions seem unlikely to address the root causes, amidst uncertainty about the future of fuel supplies in the country.
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