Mali signs landmark agreement to resolve fuel supply crisis

The Malian government has taken a decisive step toward resolving the fuel supply crisis that has plagued the country in recent months. Under the leadership of the Minister of Industry and Commerce, Moussa Alassane Diallo, a strategic protocol has been signed with key petroleum sector stakeholders; the Malian Group of Petroleum Professionals (GMPP) and the Professional Group of Petroleum Operators (GPP).

This collaboration underscores a strong commitment to improving the management and efficiency of petroleum product distribution.

A central element of the agreement is the drastic reduction of customs clearance times.

Tanker truck declarations to the Petroleum Products Office must now be completed within a maximum of one day (24 hours).

This measure directly targets the elimination of the long queues that paralyzed service stations, which had caused significant hardship for consumers and hampered the country’s economic activity.

Minister Diallo emphasized that this initiative follows the directives of the President of the Transition, who made resolving this crisis a top government priority.

Thanks to this protocol, fuel inflows are already showing signs of stabilization, with available volumes exceeding pre-crisis levels and a notable decrease in terrorist attacks targeting convoys.

Representatives from the GMPP and GPP have pledged their moral commitment to supporting the Malian state in this effort, stating that collective intelligence and responsibility are key to overcoming the nation’s challenges.

This agreement marks a decisive advancement, promising a lasting normalization of hydrocarbon supplies, which is essential for Mali’s economic and social recovery.

With the signing of this protocol, the Malian government demonstrates its determination to ensure rapid and reliable access to petroleum products, significantly improving citizens’ daily lives and strengthening confidence in the management of national resources.