Three vessels docked in Djibouti carrying 143,000 metric tons of jet fuel and gasoil.
Deliveries included 73,000 metric tons of gasoil and 70,000 metric tons of jet fuel between March 28 and April 1.
AL BETROLEYA delivered 31,544 metric tons of diesel and 17,991 metric tons of jet fuel from India on March 28.
Brave arrived on March 30 with 52,000 metric tons of jet fuel from Oman’s Port of Duqm.
Andiamo docked on March 31 carrying 41,734 metric tons of gasoil from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
IMF said one-third of global fertilizer shipments pass through the Strait of Hormuz, raising food price risks.
IMF warned Horn economies face higher import bills, freight, insurance, and delivery delays from prolonged Gulf instability.
Why it matters?
The article shows a short-term fuel relief of 143,000 metric tons, but the IMF warning points to continued exposure to Gulf shipping risks, higher logistics costs, and pressure on Ethiopia’s fuel, food, and foreign-exchange position.