The Ministry of Finance Ethiopia has announced a decision to restore the country’s daily diesel supply to 9 million liters, returning to levels maintained before disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict.
The announcement was made by Finance Minister Ahmed Shide, who noted that the war in the Middle East had led to a surge in global oil prices and significant supply chain interruptions. As a result, Ethiopia’s daily diesel supply had previously been reduced by half, dropping to 4.5 million liters.
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According to the minister, the restoration process is already underway. Transportation of diesel from Djibouti to Addis Ababa began today, while distribution to regional areas is set to commence tomorrow.
Despite the earlier disruptions, the government confirmed that supplies of gasoline and jet fuel have remained stable and continue to be delivered at their previous levels.
The move is expected to ease fuel shortages and support economic activity, particularly in transport and logistics sectors that have been affected by the reduced diesel supply.
