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Ethopia: Gov’t raises fuel prices by up to 11 birr per liter amid widespread shortages, black market surge

Ethopia: Gov’t raises fuel prices by up to 11 birr per liter amid widespread shortages, black market surge

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Published on 2025-03-24 06:45:13

Vehicles lining up to refuel at a gas station in Addis Abeba (Photo: Addis Standard)

Addis Abeba – The government has increased the retail price of gasoil to 112.67 birr, representing an 11% rise.

Effective in Addis Abeba starting from 23 March, 2025, the price of a liter of diesel and kerosene has also increased to 107.93 birr, reflecting a nine percent rise.

According to the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration, this adjustment is part of the regular quarterly fuel price revisions. However, the latest increase occurred in less…

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