By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Journalduniger
Niger’s government is imposing new emergency restrictions on fuel sales from 19 October 2026 to address supply disruptions. The measure applies throughout the country, according to Niger’s Ministry of Petroleum.
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In Niger, service stations must close to the public from 9pm to 6am, except those designated to remain open, and the sale of fuel in jerrycans outside stations is banned. The temporary measures, in force since 19 October 2026, are intended to facilitate deliveries and replenishment by the Nigerien Petroleum Company, according to the ministries concerned.
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