The Government of South Sudan has ended Pacific Petroleum Limited's exclusive fuel import rights, opening the market to three additional suppliers under its Government-to-Government fuel import framework.
The move is aimed at improving fuel supply, reducing costs, and addressing persistent shortages that have disrupted the country's petroleum market.
The decision follows a Court of Appeal injunction that suspended Pacific Petroleum's monopoly after concerns were raised over supply bottlenecks and rising fuel prices linked to the exclusive arrangement.
By expanding the Government-to-Government programme, authorities hope to increase competition among suppliers, stabilize the fuel supply chain, and shield consumers from sharp price increases.
South Sudan says the policy shift is part of broader efforts to strengthen energy security, improve market efficiency, and ensure a more reliable supply of petroleum products across the country.
The government is expected to work closely with the newly approved suppliers as it implements the revised import framework to meet growing domestic fuel demand.