The meeting between representatives of the oil industry and the Minister of National Economy is attracting a lot of attention in the Kinshasa media, particularly on the pages of the publication “Fatshimetrie”. The outcome of this meeting was the scene of a reassuring and preventive speech for the population, assuring that no fuel shortage is on the horizon and that problems with the supply and distribution of petroleum products will be avoided.
According to information relayed by Phare, the government and oil operators have found common ground to ensure the stability and availability of essential energy resources. The Deputy Prime Minister in charge of the Economy has deployed concrete measures to compensate for possible shortfalls and has affirmed that specific actions will be implemented to maintain competitive prices on the market.
AfricaNews highlights the President of the Republic’s desire to resolve the problems related to the cost of living in a sustainable manner, welcoming the government’s commitment to work towards a significant reduction in the prices of petroleum products. This decision was seen as a success for the entire population, which could thus benefit from improved purchasing power.
For its part, Congo Nouveau observed a contrasting situation on the ground, with queues observed at some service stations while others were temporarily closed. The Director General of the Congolese Refining Industries Company, however, stated that it was not a problem of shortage but rather a need for reorganization.
The discussions between the Congolese authorities and fuel distributors, reported by EcoNews, highlight the common desire to quickly resolve existing differences. The government has affirmed its willingness to cover the financial losses of oil sector players by the end of the year, in order to ensure economic stability and an adequate energy supply.
Finally, the newspaper Le Quotidien highlights the importance of the amounts of shortfalls mentioned by the Director General of SOCIR, highlighting the need to stabilize the cost of fuel to relieve Congolese households. This tariff reorganization was welcomed as a significant step towards better accessibility to energy resources.
In conclusion, the meeting between oil sector players and Congolese authorities demonstrated a common desire to guarantee the stability, accessibility and availability of petroleum products on the market, with a view to preserving the purchasing power of citizens and ensuring an adequate energy supply for the country.