Prime Minister Abiy urges rational fuel use

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.) has called for rational use of fuel, prioritizing essential needs. He made this statement on his social media page amid a fuel shortage caused by conflict in the Middle East.

In Addis Ababa on Megabit 7, 2018 (Fana MC), Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.) urged via his social media page to use fuel rationally and prioritize it for essential needs. He noted that countries relying on fuel imports face challenges in securing supplies due to the conflict in the Middle East. Until the regular fuel supply system is restored, he advised prioritizing fuel for basic necessities. Distributors, retailers, and users of fuel should responsibly manage its use, he stated.

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