US EditionMideast war sparks long queues at Kinshasa petrol stations
Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has caused fuel shortages and long queues in Kinshasa, where the Democratic Republic of Congo relies on imports for nearly all its oil.
- Long queues of cars and motorcycles have built up at petrol stations in Kinshasa this week as the Democratic Republic of Congo feels the effects of Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Tehran virtually closed the strategic Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for United States and Israeli strikes, sending global energy prices up around 40 percent as the passage handles 20% of world oil shipments.
- Motorcycle taxi drivers in the city of around 17 million people are paying 1,000 CFA francs in bribes to secure fuel, while the DRC imports nearly all its oil and remains vulnerable to price fluctuations.
- The Congolese economics ministry on Monday claimed there was "no fuel shortage," announcing customs duty exemptions and the "strengthening" of advances to oil companies to ease pressure at pumps.
- Crude oil prices tumbled in Wednesday trading on hopes of de-escalation after President Donald Trump voiced optimism about ending the conflict and Iran indicated "non-hostile vessels" could pass through the Strait.
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A two hour wait for fuel: Kinshasa feels first effects of Middle East war
Long lines of motorcycles and cars were growing in front of petrol stations in Kinshasa this week, with fear of shortages and price hikes, as the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo began to feel the effects of Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Mideast war sparks long queues at Kinshasa petrol stations
Long queues of cars and motorcycles have built up at petrol stations in DR Congo's sprawling capital Kinshasa over fears of shortages and price hikes after Iran's blockade of a crucial shipping conduit.
Kinshasa: several closed gas stations, drivers denounce certain practices in the few pumps in service Image media Patient sea 25/03/2026 - 19:35 Corps Since last week, long queues have been formed in front of gas stations, vehicles arguing for the purchase of fuel that is becoming increasingly rare.
DR Congo: Mideast war sparks long queues at Kinshasa petrol stations
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