Belgium Sends 31 Thousand Tons Fuel Aid To Egypt

On Saturday, a Belgium tanker (Marel) loaded with 31.200 thousand tons of diesel has reached Alexandria harbor so as to contain the fuel crisis hit Egypt recently, quoted by Minister of Transport Galal Mostafa Saeed.

Egypt is facing a fuel crisis for the second time in 2012 as petrol supplies dry up and long queues of automobiles snake from the country’s petrol stations causing traffic problems in surrounding streets.

All types of petrol –  80, 90, 92 and the more expensive 95 – are reportedly in short supply. Some petrol stations have resorted to setting a 20-litre limit on all fuel purchases.