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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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed addressing journalists at a press conference on national unity.
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Prime minister abiy urges media to build common identity

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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.) called on media outlets to work determinedly for national goals and build a common identity.

Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly stated that the country is prioritizing the rationalization of petroleum and electricity consumption while securing funds for energy imports to maintain national stability amid ongoing regional conflicts. Madbouly chaired a meeting with the ministers of electricity, finance, and petroleum to review measures for managing energy demand.

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The Ethiopia Petroleum and Energy Authority (PEA) issued a fuel conservation and prioritization directive on March 17, 2026. It aims to protect the economy from disruptions in global oil supplies due to Middle East geopolitical tensions affecting the Strait of Hormuz. Priority access is given to key sectors.

Ethiopia's Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration has raised fuel prices effective April 1, 2026, with white diesel increasing by 16.6% to 163.09 birr per liter. The move comes as the fuel subsidy burden reaches nearly 272 billion birr. Officials cite global oil market disruptions from Middle East conflicts.

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The Automatic Fuel Pricing Committee raised prices for all fuel categories by 15 to 22 percent at 3 a.m. on Tuesday. This sudden mid-week decision breaks the normal quarterly review pattern, with increases typically issued at the week's end. It followed a meeting where Prime Minister Mostafa Madbuly discussed options with ministers, including Petroleum Minister Karim Badawy, to address a potential energy crisis if the US-Israeli war on Iran persists.

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia plans to expedite the mandatory blending of bioethanol into fuel as a response to global oil prices reaching US$118 per barrel. The policy aims to reduce import dependency and secure national energy supplies amid Middle East geopolitical tensions.

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From Athens, Emmanuel Macron stated on Saturday that no fuel shortage is envisaged in France due to the Middle East war. He warned against panic behaviors that could create such shortages. The president reaffirmed that the situation remains under control.

 

 

 

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