CAR Requisitions Fuel Stations, Fines Tamoil to Combat Severe Shortage
The Central African Republic (CAR) has implemented drastic measures to combat a severe fuel shortage. Minister of Energy Development and Hydraulic Resources, Arthur Bertrand Piri, announced the requisition of six Tamoil service stations in Bangui and a fine of 200 million CFA francs (around 300,000 euros) against the company for inadequate fuel supplies.
The requisition is a temporary solution to stabilize the situation. The CAR authorities will manage these stations for 45 days. The move aims to ensure a regular fuel supply, facilitate salary payments, and maintain tax contributions. However, a long-term solution requires addressing supply chain issues and consistent fuel imports.
The company holding exclusive fuel import rights since September is MPSA. Tamoil's owner, Rochefort & Associates, remains committed to addressing the crisis, including reopening provincial stations and resuming airport activities. The fuel crisis has driven the price per liter from 2,000 to 3,000 francs, with street vendors crossing into neighboring Congo to procure fuel for resale.
The fuel shortage in Bangui, ongoing for over a month, has led to long lines at service stations and most stations closing or running out of fuel by 10 a.m. The economic impact of the crisis is significant and growing across the country. The CAR government's actions aim to alleviate the situation while working on a long-term solution.
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