At gas stations in Ethiopia, vehicles carrying essential goods and those in the public transport sector now have priority.
This measure was taken to try to regulate fuel distribution in the face of the shortage caused by the blockade of Hormuz. With its 100 million inhabitants, Ethiopia is not immune to the consequences of the war in the Middle East.
Authorities in Addis Ababa indicated that the war and instability had reduced the daily diesel supply from 9.2 million liters to 4.5 million liters.
But that's not all; fuel prices have risen in a country already facing high inflation of around 10% and where 40% of the population lives below the poverty line.
Faced with this situation, the authorities have called on the population to reduce their consumption and, if possible, to favour renewable energies.
Ethiopia has been encouraging the use of electric vehicles for years. The elimination of import taxes is one of the incentives implemented by the government. A ban on the import of internal combustion engines is also being considered.
