Tanzania: No Fuel Shortage, Nation Assured
The warning was relayed here by the Deputy Minister for Energy and Minerals, Mr Charles Mwijage, following an intervention by the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr Job Ndugai, who had asked the ministry to respond to speculations that the country will face a serious shortage of fuel (diesel and petrol) in the course of this week.
Mr Ndugai noted that for the past few days, messages have been circulating, especially in Dar es Salaam, that there will be a big shortage of fuel in the city within the next few days. He wanted the government to provide a statement over the issue.
However, Mr Mwijage strongly dispelled such rumours, saying that there is sufficient stock in the country at present.
The deputy minister advised the public to ignore the message being circulated, assuring all stakeholders that there cannot be such shortage as the law gives the Energy Minister powers to allow reserved oil to be sold in case of any shortfall.
The warning was relayed here by the Deputy Minister for Energy and Minerals, Mr Charles Mwijage, following an intervention by the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr Job Ndugai, who had asked the ministry to respond to speculations that the country will face a serious shortage of fuel (diesel and petrol) in the course of this week.
Mr Ndugai noted that for the past few days, messages have been circulating, especially in Dar es Salaam, that there will be a big shortage of fuel in the city within the next few days. He wanted the government to provide a statement over the issue.
However, Mr Mwijage strongly dispelled such rumours, saying that there is sufficient stock in the country at present.
The deputy minister advised the public to ignore the message being circulated, assuring all stakeholders that there cannot be such shortage as the law gives the Energy Minister powers to allow reserved oil to be sold in case of any shortfall.
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