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Bangui faces fuel shortage for over a week

Residents struggle with transport and rising food prices due to persistent fuel scarcity.

Fuel shortages have gripped Bangui for more than a week, disrupting daily life for residents. The difficulty in getting fuel at petrol stations has led to a lack of public transport options.

This scarcity has caused transport fares to increase and has also driven up the prices of essential food items. Citizens affected by this crisis are urging the government to take swift action to resolve the situation.

The ongoing fuel crisis is significantly limiting people's ability to move around the city.

Why it mattersResidents of Bangui are directly affected by the fuel shortage, facing difficulties with transportation and increased costs for food.