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Bole and its surrounding communities are grappling with a severe petrol shortage, as over five filling stations in the area remain shut down.
The crisis has disrupted transportation and daily activities, leaving residents frustrated and seeking urgent intervention.
The Amdaway Filling Station, located on the Bole-Wa highway, is currently the only operational station in the area.
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This has led to long queues of over 50 riders and drivers waiting for hours to refuel. Motorcycles, the primary mode of transport in Bole, have been particularly affected.
Many residents have resorted to purchasing petrol in gallons for storage or travelling over 18 kilometres to fill their tanks elsewhere.
The manager of Amdaway Filling Station, known as OKasher, revealed that the station has been operating for over 12 hours daily to meet the overwhelming demand. Despite the strain on staff, he assured residents of their commitment to ensuring fuel availability and providing much-needed relief to the community.
Dari Akwasi, a local resident, voiced concerns that some filling stations might be hoarding fuel in anticipation of price hikes in the new year.
He urged the incoming administration to prioritise reducing fuel prices to alleviate transportation challenges in the Northern regions.
Another resident, Adam Seidu, highlighted the financial burden of the crisis, noting that fuel costing between GHS 30 and GHS 50 barely fills a motorbike tank. “This complicates daily activities such as farming and travel,” he said. Despite these challenges, Seidu commended Amdaway Filling Station for its dedication to serving the community during this difficult time.
