Lower fuel prices in Mbuji-Mayi (Kasaï-Oriental)
Good news has arrived for the residents of Mbuji-Mayi, in the province of Kasaï-Oriental in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Indeed, in recent times, the price of fuels has experienced a significant drop in the region. A liter of gasoline, which traded at 5,000 or even 5,500 Congolese francs a week ago, is now available between 4,000 and 4,200 Congolese francs, representing a significant saving for motorists and motorcyclists.
According to fuel importers, this fall in prices is explained by the improvement in the state of the roads during this period of the dry season. Indeed, road infrastructure is often degraded during the rainy season, which leads to additional costs for the transport of goods, and consequently an increase in prices at the pump. With less rainfall and better road conditions, importers can reduce their transport costs and therefore offer better prices to consumers.
This drop in prices is welcomed with joy by fuel retailers and motorcyclists. Street vendors, known as “Gaddafi”, are seeing an increase in their sales thanks to these more attractive prices. Motorcyclists, on the other hand, benefit from a reduction in their fuel-related expenses, which allows them to improve their profits. This is therefore encouraging news for the local economy and the purchasing power of the inhabitants of Mbuji-Mayi.
This drop in prices is not only for fuels, other products such as cement and lemonade are also falling on the local market. This helps ease consumer burdens and stimulate demand, thereby promoting economic growth in the region.
In conclusion, the drop in fuel prices in Mbuji-Mayi is excellent news for the inhabitants of the region. This decrease is explained by the improvement in the state of the roads during this period of the dry season, which allows importers to reduce their transport costs. This price reduction translates into savings for motorists and motorcyclists, as well as increased sales for dealers