Are vehicles that were stuck at kasindi now allowed to enter the DRC territory?Fuel prices still high despite few tankers having reached butembo..

Over 500 Trucks had/have been Blocked in Kasindi, “Health Guarantee” Tax Blamed for Fuel Shortages in Beni and Butembo.

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In Kasindi, over 500 trucks transporting fuel were stuck, particularly at the Amicongo depot. This situation is believed to have been  the root cause of the fuel shortages observed in the cities of Beni and Butembo, as well as in other areas of the province.

Furthermore, several vehicles transporting construction materials were also blocked due to non-payment of the “Health Guarantee” tax, recently introduced by the Ministry of Health. On the ground, several civil activists had asserted that there will be no question of leaving Kasindi until all the affected vehicles are released.

 Fuel Prices in the ended weekend:

Butembo: 8,000 FC to 10,000 FC / litre

Beni: 10,000 FC / litre and up

Goma: 4,000 FC / litre

Despite the arrival of a few tanker trucks in Butembo, fuel prices remain high. A litre of gasoline was selling for 6,000 Congolese francs at the pump on Monday, compared to 7,000 francs and more at roadside stands.

Furthermore, long lines were observed at the few gas stations that still had supplies.