Why a nation producing millions of barrels of oil still grapples with persistent fuel shortages Niger finds itself in an unsettling paradox: despite exporting millions of barrels of oil annually and being a declared oil producer, the country now depends on foreign imports to meet domestic fuel demand. This growing crisis has sparked intense public debate over energy sovereignty, government accountability, and the future of the nation’s hydrocarbon sector. For weeks, long lines at gas stations, sudden fuel shortages, and erratic distribution have disrupted daily life across Niger. The crisis…
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