Sudan: 'Fuel Price Drop Will Have Minimal Effect On Sudan Economy'

[Dabanga] Khartoum -- A reduction in the prices of petrol and diesel, announced by Sudan's Ministry of Energy and Oil, that came into effect at 15:00 yesterday, will bring little relief to consumers, who face unprecedented high prices for basic food and commodities. Transport drivers say soaring maintenance costs will blunt any impact. Experts agree that the overall effect on the beleaguered Sudanese economy will be minimal, "as the fuel import market is monopolised by brokers and parasitism", and the price of fuel in Sudan is