- Ministry of Transport calls nationwide shift to electricity and natural gas in transport sector.
- Policy promotes electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and conversion of gasoline vehicles to alternative energy.
- Trucks up to 20 tons to shift to electric; above 20 tons to use natural gas and electricity.
- Government to convert all federal and regional public fleet vehicles to electric vehicles.
- Directive enforces 100% compliance with vehicle emissions measurement and standards.
- Policy promotes public transport usage, eco-driving, and reduced private vehicle usage.
- Initiative aims to reduce fuel imports, foreign exchange pressure, and exposure to global oil shocks.
why it matters?
The policy targets structural reduction in fuel imports and FX demand while accelerating EV adoption and energy transition in Ethiopia’s transport sector.
