An expert in the electricity domain has told JollofNews that Gambians are paying more than necessary for electricity, saying citizens could pay less if the Gambia government leaves the Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) supply business open for competition, adding that the monopoly “is hemorrhaging” the citizens. For nearly five years[Read More…]
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Cement Dealers Guild Says Cement Market Reigned In Following Removal Of Tariffs
The Cement Importers and Agents Association of The Gambia said on Tuesday that the volatility in the Gambia’s cement market such as shortages and price hikes were brought under control following the lifting in December of last year of the Gambia government’s 180% cement levy. The association said the cement[Read More…]
Oil & Gas Expert Alarmed By Fuel Contamination At Gam-Petroleum Depot, Jah Oil Affected
A top Gambian oil and gas expert has expressed alarm over the fuel contamination at the Gam-Petroleum Depot in Mandinaring, stating that the issue exposed a “regrettable” breakdown in the country’s fuel supply chain. “It’s probably the case that the contaminated fuel entered the supply chain from outside and it[Read More…]

