Sahel Insurgency

Niger has banned petrol and diesel exports, according to an X post citing the trade ministry

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Niger
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Niger’s government has banned exports of petrol and diesel to increase domestic supply, according to an X post by Sahel Revolutionary Soldier (@beyondB_DAG), citing the Nigerien Press Agency, which in turn cites a statement by the Ministry of Trade and Industry. The post says state oil and gas companies may export a production surplus only with special authorization from the trade minister. It does not state when the measure took effect.

Verification: unverified

Evidence: Niger’s government says it is taking measures to protect domestic fuel supply

The X post relays a Nigerien Press Agency report citing a Ministry of Trade and Industry statement; the primary statement was not available in the post.