Several Sudanese states are facing a sharp rise in fuel prices, coinciding with the local pound’s persistent decline.
Gasoline now exceeds 20,000 pounds per gallon, while diesel prices have approached 30,000 pounds in some regions, local sources reported.
Farmers warned that soaring fuel costs threaten preparations for the summer season, affecting seeds, fertilisers, plowing, and irrigation work.
Transportation workers confirmed fares have risen more than 60 percent recently, citing fuel costs, vehicle fees, and spare parts as drivers.
Citizens said many are forced to walk long distances, highlighting a lack of official regulation for fares and fuel pricing.
Vehicles queued for hours at petrol stations, while a parallel market has emerged, selling gasoline above the official price, sources said.
An economist in Khartoum predicted further fuel price increases due to the pound’s fall, shipping costs, and regional trade disruptions.
He added that war-related damage to production facilities and capital displacement may reduce imports, worsening the country’s trade deficit further.
Currency traders said the dollar has surpassed 3,600 pounds, reflecting strong demand and speculative activity by large companies in the market.
Experts warned that rising fuel costs may reduce cultivated areas, disrupt irrigation and transport, and drive up food prices in the coming months.
