Multifarious intervention schemes have been implemented to address the shortage of fuel supply, as well as the distribution and quality challenges experienced in Ethiopia, the Ministry of Mines, Petroleum and Natural Gas has said. In an exclusive interview with The Ethiopian Herald, State Minister Ambassador, Dr Koang Tutlan said fuel shortage has occurred because of a 10% annual demand growth. “There are 2 500 fuel trucks, which were registered to fetch fuel, but only 1 900 are currently transporting fuel,” he stated. In response to the transport related constraints, the state minister said, “The government has decided to fetch 60% of the annual fuel importation with rail. According to the ministry, government spends up to US$1.5 billion annually for fuel import.

Source: Ethiopian News July 18, 2017 14:15 UTC