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Nigerien ministers inspect SOREY fuel depot in Niamey

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Niger’s ministers for petroleum and trade visited the SOREY depot, the main loading point for fuel destined for service stations in Niamey, to check measures aimed at improving supplies. The authorities are seeking to facilitate deliveries and reduce queues, reports Tamtaminfo.

Niger’s ministers for petroleum and trade inspected the SOREY fuel depot, the main loading point for Niamey’s service stations, to check measures taken to address shortages, reports Tamtaminfo. The delegation was accompanied by the director-general of the Nigerien Petroleum Products Company (SONIDEP).

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