Ethiopia Rations Fuel, Prioritises Key Vehicles as War Shortages Hit

Ethiopia: Failed Fuel Delivery Prompts New Allocation Rules, Crackdown On Underground Trade

The federal government has introduced sweeping fuel prioritization measures and intensified a crackdown on illegal trading after a delivery of more than 180,000 metric tons of fuel failed to arrive, heightening concerns surrounding supply disruptions linked to conflict in the Middle East.

Ethiopia rations fuel, prioritises key vehicles as war shortages hit

Ethiopia Forced to Cut Fuel Supply by Half

Following the footsteps of other countries, Ethiopia officiates fuel rationing by cutting its daily supply by more than half. Because of the delay of fuel supply due to the war between Israel, America and Iran, Ethiopia’s daily supply of white diesel has declined by half from 9.2 million liters to 4.5 million liters. This is […]

Over 180,000 Metric Tons of Fuel Failed to Arrive Due to Conflict

Minister of Trade and Regional Integration (MoTRI) , Kassahun Gofe announced that over 180,000 metric tons of fuel, which Ethiopia intended to import, has failed to reach the country due to the war and instability in the Middle East. The Minister disclosed this during a briefing regarding new government decisions aimed at mitigating the impact of the ongoing international crisis. According to Kassahun, Ethiopia’s long-term fuel procurement contr…

Overnight petrol queues in Ethiopia as war shortages hit

Ethiopians said Friday they slept in their cars in hours-long queues for petrol as shortages caused by the Middle East war began to take their toll. A cyclist passes in front of a closed petrol station during a fuel shortage in Addis Ababa on March 27, 2026. Ethiopians said on March 27, 2026 they slept in their cars in hours-long queues for petrol as shortages caused by the Middle East war began to take their toll.The effective blockade of the S…