Energy Minister: Fuel Queues Result from “Panic”; Supplies Secured Through October

Minister of Energy Al-Mutasim Ibrahim said that petroleum supplies are secured through April, with supply programming already in place through next October.
Speaking at a press conference organized by the Sudan News Agency (SUNA) in Khartoum, the minister underscored the necessity for the state to maintain control over fuel prices, describing fuel as a strategic commodity that requires clear government direction and regulatory controls.
He attributed the fuel queues seen at service stations to what he described as “panic” among citizens, noting that some station operators had refrained from selling fuel following price increases, which contributed to the formation of lines.
Reassuring the public, the minister reiterated that petroleum supplies are secured until April, adding that supply programming has been arranged from July through October.
He affirmed that the programming is binding on the private sector, stating that authorities will not allow mismanagement of the resource that could lead to shortages.
The minister also described the debate in the media regarding fuel companies as an unjustified campaign, explaining that the government is not targeting any particular entity but is instead seeking to safeguard the vital resource in order to prevent supply gaps.
He further noted that the impact of the war on Sudan has been limited, indicating that the country’s position regarding petroleum products remains stable and reassuring.