The city of Tshikapa, capital of the province of Kasai Oriental, recently experienced a worrying increase in the price of fuel. Residents of the city were shocked to find that the price of gasoline increased by about 800 Congolese Francs per litre, from 2,800 or 3,000 Congolese Francs to 3,800 or 4,000 Congolese Francs.
This significant increase is due to the scarcity of gasoline on the local market. The depots are empty and economic operators in the region often refuel with fuel from Angola. Unfortunately, the Angolan authorities recently decided to ban the export of this petroleum product to the DRC. This decision led to a shortage of fuel in Tshikapa, which caused its price to rise.
The rise in the price of gasoline has a direct impact on the cost of transport in the city, in particular motorcycle races which have seen their price increase from 500 FC to 1000 FC. This situation is worrying and could lead to an escalation in the prices of certain products in the city if not resolved quickly.
It is important that local authorities take action to ensure that the situation does not worsen. The population of Tshikapa needs fuel to move around and for economic activity to continue normally. It is therefore essential that the authorities find solutions to overcome the shortage of fuel in the region.
In short, the rise in the price of gasoline in Tshikapa is the result of the scarcity of fuel on the local market. The authorities must take measures to resolve this situation which affects the daily life of the inhabitants of the city