fuel crisis
Shot in the dark: Govt’s controversial new electricity scheme likely to hit poor hardest
Egypt
October 28, 2012
Shot in the dark: Govt’s controversial new electricity scheme likely to hit poor hardest
In an NDJ World ranking of the 10 cities that never sleep, Cairo, unsurprisingly ranked first. But this may change…
New mobile gas stations will alleviate long lines, says minister
Business
September 27, 2012
New mobile gas stations will alleviate long lines, says minister
Petroleum Minister Osama Kamal announced on Thursday that private fuel companies would begin setting up mobile fuel stations in…
Govt’s butane reserve claims impossible, source says
Egypt
September 26, 2012
Govt’s butane reserve claims impossible, source says
A source who used to work at the Petroleum Ministry said Petroleum Minister Osama Kamal's statement that the ministry holds…
Ministry says fuel crisis easing after new supply from Bulgaria
Egypt
September 25, 2012
Ministry says fuel crisis easing after new supply from Bulgaria
The fuel shortages eased as Egypt on Monday received a new 32 ton shipment from Bulgaria at the Alexandria seaport,…
Fuel shortage will end in two days, minister promises
Egypt
September 21, 2012
Fuel shortage will end in two days, minister promises
The fuel shortage will end in two days, as soon as more petroleum products are pumped into the market…
Fuel crisis sweeps governorates on first day of school
Egypt
September 15, 2012
Fuel crisis sweeps governorates on first day of school
Egypt’s fuel crisis entered its second week Saturday, with drivers continuing to queue in front of gas stations, causing the…
Ministry says fuel crisis has abated
Egypt
July 29, 2012
Ministry says fuel crisis has abated
The government is keeping Egypt's ongoing fuel crisis under control by distributing extra fuel and gas to meet demand, according…
Ministry blames road blockages for fuel shortage
Egypt
July 24, 2012
Ministry blames road blockages for fuel shortage
The Social Solidarity and Domestic Trade Ministry said Tuesday that the fuel shortage is fabricated as there are plenty of…
Long lines, protests and fights as fuel shortage continues
Egypt
July 23, 2012
Long lines, protests and fights as fuel shortage continues
The fuel crisis continued on Monday throughout the governorates. Several gas stations in cities across the country witnessed altercations…
6 killed, others wounded in Monufiya fight over gas cylinders
Egypt
July 23, 2012
6 killed, others wounded in Monufiya fight over gas cylinders
Bloody clashes in a village in Monufiya Governorate left six people dead and several wounded on Sunday following a…