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Niamey fuel queues ease, but some stations still sell out

Deliveries are improving after almost two weeks of petrol shortages in Niger’s capital. Customers report shorter waits, although rapid stock depletion shows that access remains uneven between stations.

The Global Analyst — News Editor · 1 min read · 24 Oct 2026

An ANP inspection of several Niamey service stations on 23 October found an improvement in petrol availability. Customers said they were being served without the lengthy queues seen earlier, while a station manager reported overnight deliveries of between 5,000 and 10,000 litres, depending on the outlet.

The recovery is not uniform. An employee at Oriba’s Route Wallam 1 station said its delivery had sold out between 06:00 and 11:00, leaving customers dependent on another overnight replenishment. The report therefore supports improving access in the capital, rather than an uninterrupted supply at every outlet or a nationwide resolution.

Separately, newly published decisions from Nioro du Sahel in Mali set station opening hours at 07:00–17:00. Local authorities and fuel-sector representatives also recommended twice-monthly replenishment and stronger action against smuggling following their 22 October meeting.

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