AYV News, May 10, 2024
The National Petroleum Sierra Leone has brought in 7.4 metric tonnes of fuel, which is over 10 million litres, with the landing of MT Seaways Juju at the company’s Kissy Terminal in Freetown.
With this huge quantity of fuel imported, the seemingly fuel crisis and the long queues at Filling Stations across the country will now become a thing of the past.
Lately, numerous filling stations across Freetown and some other districts in the country were closed, leading to long queues at the few outlets with petrol.
The scarcity has caused a spike in transportation fares in some areas, as drivers with access to fuel capitalised on the situation.
Investigations indicate a shortage in PMS supply to various fuel companies, forcing them to shut down their stations. Currently, NP Sierra Leone (NP-SL) appears to be the sole company with accessible fuel, operating all its stations nationwide.
The lack of involvement from other major fuel companies during this shortage has left many Sierra Leoneans bewildered.
This potential fuel crisis comes amidst an ongoing energy crisis in the country. Just last week, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Energy, Kanja Sesay, resigned following weeks of power outages. The government placed the ministry under the direct supervision of His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, assisted by two additional officials.
