The Petroleum and Energy Authority announced that measures were taken against more than 350 stations in connection with illegal fuel trade during the completed budget year.
Authority Director General Desta Mekonnen (Dr.) stated that 4.5 million metric tons of fuel had been planned for the year while 4.2 million metric tons were supplied achieving 94 percent of the target.
White diesel distribution shares were allocated as follows: 69.5 percent to stations and regions 9.5 percent to key projects 13 percent to road projects 7 percent to industry and 1 percent to agriculture.
The director noted that the government handled the fuel crisis caused by the closure of the Hormuz Strait in a way that could serve as a lesson. In addition 688 individuals were held accountable under the law.