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The Government has reinforced petrol supplies in the city of Nampula by dispatching tanker trucks loaded in Pemba and Nacala, after several filling stations experienced shortages in recent days.
According to the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy (MIREME), the operation has allowed supplies to begin reaching several filling stations in Nampula, where the shortage was more severe.
The fuel shortage also affected the city of Nacala and was linked to the delayed arrival of a vessel responsible for replenishing supplies in northern Mozambique. MIREME said the ship was delayed by bad weather in Durban, South Africa, which disrupted port operations.
The vessel is heading to the Port of Nacala, where it is expected to dock on Thursday, 24 September. In the meantime, the Government has resorted to road transport to reinforce stocks and ease pressure on filling stations.
The National Director of Hydrocarbons and Fuels, Felisbela Cunhete, said tanker truck operations would continue to ensure access to fuel and restore normal supply across the network.
Authorities indicated that supplies are expected to gradually return to normal from Wednesday, 23 September.
The shortage had a particular impact in Nampula, where motorcycle taxi operators staged protests over difficulties accessing fuel, at a time when several filling stations were facing supply constraints.
MIREME inspection teams, in coordination with the Nampula Provincial Government, were deployed to monitor distribution and ensure consumers have access to available fuel.
The ministry also called on the public to avoid hoarding and to report cases of fuel being sold at speculative prices.
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