Mali’s military-led government has announced fuel rationing to address severe shortages caused by militant attacks on supply routes in border regions.
The measures, announced on Thursday (22 January) ahead of Ramadan, aim to reduce queues at petrol stations and ensure more equitable distribution nationwide.
Key developments
• Al-Qaida-linked militants have burned more than 100 fuel trucks since September 2025, disrupting imports.
• Fuel imports have fallen sharply, with around 2,000 tanker trucks entering Mali since January, compared with up to 6,000 per month previously.
• Russian forces from the Africa Corps are escorting fuel convoys to protect them from attacks.
• Vehicles will be registered, with refuelling limited to every 72 hours for cars and 48 hours for motorcycles.
Moussa Alassane Diallo, Mali’s Minister of Trade and Industry, said the system would allow authorities to monitor fuel sales closely. Ibrahim Touré, head of the petroleum importers union, said escorts were key to ending the crisis. Analysts warn insecurity along supply routes remains a persistent risk.
ℹ️ AP News
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