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596 tanker trucks reach Bamako under military escort

By , based on Bénin Web TV

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The Directorate-General for Trade and Competition announced the arrival of 596 tanker trucks in Bamako, bringing the number of vehicles available to supply depots and service stations to more than 1,000. Distribution is being coordinated by Customs, the DGCC and the National Police, according to the Malian authorities.

Bamako received 596 tanker trucks carrying petroleum products on Saturday, arriving at around 7am after an overnight journey under escort by the Malian Armed Forces, the Directorate-General for Trade and Competition (DGCC) announced.

These vehicles add to the 415 tankers already parked in the Malian capital, bringing the number of trucks available to supply depots and service stations to more than 1,000. Customs, the DGCC and the National Police have been mobilised to speed up fuel distribution.

The DGCC recorded more than 4,000 tanker trucks arriving in Bamako in October, compared with 3,796 in September. Previous convoys included 643 tankers on 3 October, 957 on 10 October, 734 on 17 October and 1,107 on 26 October. The convoy of 1,107 tanker trucks that arrived on 26 October had already strengthened supplies to the capital.

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