Yei River County and Municipality authorities in a security meeting resolve increasing fuel price from 7.5 to 9.0 South Sudanese Pounds per litter amidst economic hardships.
Mayor Santo Paul Lasuba in Radio Easter talk show ‘South Sudan We Want’ program on Saturday says the increment is both for petrol and diesel for six weeks until enough fuel is received.
Drivers say fuel in black market is expensive as100 US Dollar fetches 1,400 Pounds.
Fuel shortage in Yei caused ineffective operation of power depending business and administrative premises due to irregular function of the main electric power supplier.