Sudan’s Energy Ministry: 30 Fuel Tankers in Port Sudan, Liberalization Policy Continues

Sudanhorizon– Hala Hamza
The Ministry of Energy on Tuesday announced on that more than 10 tankers are currently docked in Port Sudan to unload petroleum products, in addition to over 20 other tankers waiting in the Red Sea.
In a statement, the Ministry confirmed its withdrawal from the fuel pricing mechanism since the implementation of the liberalization policy in 2021. It clarified that its role is now limited to oversight, determining the country’s needs, providing technical supervision of imports according to specifications, and directing distribution to ensure stable supplies.
The Ministry noted that the significant increase in global markets, where the price of a barrel of gasoline jumped from $78 to $245 due to geopolitical conditions, has impacted local prices.
It affirmed its continued coordination with importers to encourage them to reduce profit margins to alleviate the burden on citizens despite global price hikes.

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