Malian authorities on April 9 in Bamako continued consultations with stakeholders in the hydrocarbons sector to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply across the country.
Despite ongoing tensions affecting logistics chains, official data indicate that fuel deliveries and distribution are proceeding normally.
Minister of Industry and Trade Moussa Alassane Diallo chaired the 19th coordination meeting dedicated to monitoring the market and overseeing supply operations.
Between March 30 and April 5, a total of 640 tanker trucks were received, representing an overall volume of 29 million litres. For the current week, 522 tankers are in transit and being distributed nationwide, according to figures released after the meeting.
In total, fuel imports reached 116 million litres in March. Just days earlier, during the April 2 meeting, authorities had reported 105 million litres transported by 2,200 tanker trucks, underscoring the continuity of logistical efforts since the beginning of the year.
These meetings are part of an ongoing coordination framework launched in January to monitor developments in the hydrocarbons market. By mid-January, imports stood at 54.7 million litres, while in early February, 843 tankers delivered 38.7 million litres.
Authorities have also pointed to pressure on international markets, particularly due to the situation in the Middle East. Diesel remains in especially high demand given its key role in transport, industrial activity, and power generation. To prevent shortages, measures such as securing supply routes and diversifying entry corridors have been implemented.
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