Jigjiga (Hornpost.com) Reports from the Somali regional government of Ethiopia say that there is a strong shortage of fuel in the capital city of Jigjiga and many parts of the Somali region of Ethiopia, as the transporters have expressed their complaints.
This incident which has affected the community has particularly affected the public transport that works in the local capital and queues to get fuel.
Complaints of public transport drivers
Mohamud Haybe is one of the motorcycle drivers in Jigjiga city and he is telling the BBC Somali how he was affected by the lack of fuel in the area.
“I stopped here this morning at nine in the morning and I’m still in line for the spot. I don’t own this cancellation, I’m a driver. The man who owns it every night wants me to pay the money we agreed on. In particular, my life depends on this badge and I support my family.”
The steps taken by the Ethiopian Somali Regional Government:
The government of the Somali region has not released any information about the problem at the gas stations, but on the other hand, the government has announced that they have seized around 6 thousand liters of gasoline today alone, which the government said was being sold illegally. a secret place in the city.
As reported on the official website of the Trade and Transport Office of the Somali Regional Government, an unspecified number of people were arrested and arrested while they were in possession of illegal fuel that they were selling secretly.
Orders issued by the Federal Government of Ethiopia:
The federal government of Ethiopia is said to have stopped providing assistance to oil traders in the country.
The People’s House of Representatives of Ethiopia has approved a preliminary statement that will govern the oil trade, which states that legal action will be taken against anyone who tries to sell oil in a process that is not in accordance with the governments.
This statement sets out the measures to be taken against the owner who is caught trading fuel in a legal way such as price increases, oil concealment, amount reductions, diesel and gasoline combinations, contraband etc.
Hornpost staff Reporter
