Cape Verde cuts fishing diesel costs by 10%
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Expresso das Ilhas
The Cape Verdean government will cover 10% of the cost of special diesel used by fishers for three months, a measure welcomed by Suzano Vicente, president of the Association of Fishing Shipowners. He says the support, funded by the Autonomous Fisheries Fund, will ease cash flow after a 51% rise since January, according to Expresso das Ilhas.
The Cape Verdean government has cut the price of special diesel for fishers by 10% for the next three months. Fishing boat owners have welcomed the support, which they consider insufficient but useful, according to Suzano Vicente, president of the Association of Fishing Shipowners (APESC), speaking to Rádio Morabeza.
Vicente said fuel prices had risen by 51% since January, placing a heavy burden on fishing operations. He said any reduction would bring relief to the sector, while calling for a bigger cut.
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