Ethiopia rations fuel as shortages hit supplies

<article data-history-node-id="437112" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/ethiopia-rations-fuel-shortages-hit-supplies-0" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/ethiopia-rations-fuel-shortages-hit-supplies-0" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Ethiopia rations fuel as shortages hit supplies</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>Ethiopia has begun rationing fuel as shortages affect supplies amid the US-Israeli war on Iran.&nbsp;</p> <p>Authorities said priority will be given to public transport and vehicles carrying essential goods, after daily diesel supply fell from 9.2 million litres to 4.5 million litres.</p> <p>The country imports all its fuel, mainly from the Gulf, leaving it particularly exposed to disruptions.</p> <p>Officials also urged the public to walk where possible and rely on public transport.</p> </div> </div> </article>