The Gambia Government has today announced a sharp increase in fuel prices due to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war. 

“The general public is hereby informed that there has been an adjustment in the retail fuel prices for the month of July 2022, following an increase in global fuel prices as a result of logistic challenges/ supply chain disruption caused by the continuance of the Ukraine-Russia war

“It is important to note that the fuel prices for the month of July would have been 

PMS D92.95 and AGO D94.11,” the Ministry of Petroleum said.

“Government has adjusted these prices to acceptable figures considering the interests of all the players in the value chain.

“This is to maintain trust and to keep businesses thriving during these trying times,” it added.

Reporting by Adama Makasuba