Congolese industrial firms consider direct fuel imports
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Congo B
In Congo-Brazzaville, industrial companies could import their fuel directly, subject to regulatory approvals, to address supply difficulties. Industrial Development Minister Michel Djombo discussed the option with private operators; diesel remains set at 625 CFA francs per litre, Congo B reports.
Major fuel consumers in Congo-Brazzaville could be authorised to import their supplies directly, subject to obtaining regulatory approvals, according to Congo B. The proposal was examined at a meeting between the government and business operators organised by Michel Djombo, Minister for Industrial Development, Special Economic Zones and Promotion of the Private Sector.
The discussions also covered tax and logistical support measures intended to reduce companies’ supply costs. Difficulties accessing fuel and electricity are weighing on production costs, business profitability and the preservation of jobs, Congo B reports.
The price of diesel remains fixed at 625 CFA francs per litre. The government thus wants to limit the impact of energy tensions on households while seeking, with the private sector, solutions to ensure the continuity of industrial activities.
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