Sudan’s soaring fuel prices make getting by harder for workers
Summary
Fuel prices in Sudan have risen sharply due to shortages, making it hard for workers like minibus drivers and cleaners to afford daily living costs. Long waits for fuel and increased transport fares reduce their earnings and increase financial stress amid ongoing conflict.Key Facts
- Fuel shortages in Port Sudan and other areas make it hard for drivers to get petrol.
- Petrol costs about 35,000 to 40,000 Sudanese pounds ($3.80 to $4.30) per gallon, much higher than before.
- Minibus driver Azhari Mohamed spends long hours waiting to refuel and earns only about $5.40 a day after costs.
- Transport fares have increased by 30-40% due to the fuel crisis.
- Cleaner Aziza Ibrahim cuts her workdays to three a week because transport costs nearly half her monthly salary ($43).
- The war between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces started on April 15, 2023, hurting Sudan’s oil sector.
- The United Nations says average incomes in Sudan have fallen to levels not seen since the 1990s.
- People often spend extra time and money just trying to get to work, increasing hardship for families.
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