A severe fuel shortage has hit Tumu, leaving motorists stranded and bringing local businesses to a standstill. The crisis has left many residents frustrated, struggling to fuel their vehicles or operate essential services.
In a report by Radford FM journalist Mr. Bashiru Bapagu, who spoke to Info Radio, the situation has become dire as the only available fuel for motorists is being sold by unofficial tabletop retailers. These retailers have substantially increased their prices, with a litre of fuel now ranging between 25 to 30 Ghana cedis—an alarming increase of nearly 100 percent compared to the standard petrol prices in Ghana.
Mr. Bashiru highlighted that the scarcity has prompted residents to raise suspicions of fuel hoarding and the possibility of illegal smuggling operations exporting fuel to neighboring Burkina Faso. The influx of reports regarding fuel shortages has left many Tumu residents questioning the legitimacy of local fuel supply chains.
"We have been informed that a fuel tanker is on its way to supply the residents, but a single tanker may not be enough to alleviate the crisis," Mr. Bashiru explained during his interview. "Many in Tumu rely on fuel for their daily activities, and right now, they are left stranded without a clear solution in sight."
The effects of the fuel shortage are being felt far beyond Tumu. Similar fuel shortages have also struck Damongo, the regional capital of the Savanna region, exacerbating woes for motorists and shoppers alike as long lines form at gas stations, with many unable to secure even a small amount of fuel.
As the situation develops, residents of Tumu remain hopeful for immediate solutions to the fuel crisis so that they can resume their everyday lives and businesses can bounce back from the unintended halt. The community's reliance on fuel underscores the urgent need for transparency and effective management of resources to prevent such shortages in the future.
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