Fuel smuggling has long become a problem in many parts of the country, as well as a source of illicit enrichment for many Angolans, who seek to circumvent the authorities in various ways.
The provinces of Zaire, Cabinda, Cunene, Lundas Norte and Sul are some of those that record this phenomenon significantly. This fact already required the authorities to take measures to alleviate the situation that ends up creating a shortage of gasoline and diesel in these territories, because the existing fuel is taken to countries such as DRC, Namibia and others.
Yesterday, finally, the Executive debated this situation, creating legal mechanisms that aim to stop the evil. It is said that better late than never, an aphorism that applies to the time when the drama of fuel smuggling is going on in the country.
