Nigerian importers have expressed their willingness to supply fuel to Niger to alleviate the crisis
Since the beginning of March 2025, Niger, despite being an oil producer, has been facing an unprecedented gasoline shortage, particularly of Super, the most widely used fuel in the country. This situation has led to long queues at gas stations in Niamey and other regions, disrupting the daily lives of citizens and the national economy.
Causes of the shortage
Several factors have contributed to this crisis:
Limited refining capacity: Despite its oil production, Niger has insufficient refining capacity to meet national demand.
Anti-smuggling: Authorities have stepped up efforts to combat fuel smuggling, disrupting informal supply, which represented a significant share of the market. Nigerian importers Chairman Basheer DanMallam is our guest.
Logistical problems: Inventory tensions and supply chain difficulties have exacerbated the situation. Responses and Solutions Planned
In response to this crisis, measures are underway to restore fuel supplies:
Emergency Imports: Niger is considering importing fuel to alleviate the current shortage.
Collaboration with Nigeria: Nigerian importers have expressed their willingness to supply fuel to Niger to alleviate the crisis.
Increasing Local Production: Efforts are being made to increase domestic refining capacity to meet domestic demand.
It is essential that these measures be implemented quickly to provide relief to the population and support Niger’s economy.