Ethopia: Fuel scarcity in Adama city sparks black market boom, price hikes

Addis Abeba – Drivers in Adama City, situated in the Oromia region, are experiencing a severe and escalating fuel shortage. They attribute this scarcity to the widespread proliferation of black market fuel sales within the city.

One heavy truck driver residing in Adama informed Addis Standard that fuel availability at gas stations is severely limited.

He stated, “Each day, the supply is either insufficient or completely unavailable, compelling individuals to endure lengthy queues.”

The driver further…