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Niger government gives tanker trucks 36 hours

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The Nigerien government wants to strengthen control of the hydrocarbons logistics chain and is imposing a 36-hour deadline on tanker trucks. The measure was announced during a meeting with the Federation of Hydrocarbon and Gas Transporters of Niger in Niamey on 9 November 2026, according to Journal du Niger.

Niger's ministries of Petroleum and Transport have announced general technical inspections of tanker trucks and monitoring of their movements through geolocation. The measures were announced on Monday 9 November during a meeting with the Federation of Hydrocarbon and Gas Transporters of Niger (FETHYGAN), according to Journal du Niger.

Transport Minister Colonel-Major Abdourahamane Amadou requires every tanker truck to be inspected at a state-approved centre in order to remove defective vehicles from service and reduce risks linked to the transport of flammable products. The authorities also plan to set a maximum delivery time between the Zinder Refinery Company (Soraz) and Niamey, according to Journal du Niger.

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