This archive report was first published on 29 December 2019.
On December 27, 2019, Sudan's transitional government announced plans to remove fuel subsidies gradually in 2020. The move aims to ease the impact of galloping inflation, which has been a major challenge for the country.
The new civilian government, which came to power after the ousting of veteran ruler Omar al-Bashir in April 2019, is working with donors to implement a series of economic and political reforms. The government hopes that these reforms will help stabilize the economy and improve living standards for Sudanese citizens.
According to the finance minister, the government will also double public sector salaries to help mitigate the effects of inflation. This move is expected to benefit millions of Sudanese citizens who rely on government employment for their livelihood.
The decision to remove fuel subsidies comes as Sudan struggles to recover from the loss of two-thirds of its oil production following the secession of South Sudan in 2011.
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