Rwanda: Fuel Crisis Comes to an End

30 January 2008

Kigali — Despite the escalating violence in Kenya, fuel prices in Rwanda are expected to stabilise as more fuel tankers continue to arrive at the Ugandan Malaba border from Mombasa.

"A lot of fuel tankers are now transporting fuel to Rwanda. Ten tankers are already on their way to Rwanda," Salem Niyokwizigira, a driver transporting fuel for Kobil Rwanda said. According to Niyokwizigira, last week 39 trucks of fuel arrived at the border. They are expected to increase fuel stocks and settle fuel prices in the country. Throughout East Africa fuel prices have been increasing since violence in Kenya broke out. Fuel dealers are now optimistic that the situation will improve.

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