Written by: Karim Hammam
A surprise supply campaign in Edfu District, Aswan Governorate, thwarted an attempt to smuggle and sell 840 liters of 92 octane gasoline on the black market, during an inspection of a fuel station caught discharging the petroleum product into jerrycans in violation of the law.
Campaign Details and Seizures
The local unit of Edfu Center and City carried out the campaign headed by Shawky Mostafa, in cooperation with the Consumer Protection Agency in Aswan, the Supply Department in Edfu, and the city's deputy mayors. The campaign resulted in the seizure of 14 jerrycans containing a total of 840 liters of 92 octane gasoline that were prepared for sale outside official channels.
Legal Procedures and Governor's Directives
A report of the incident was filed, and the seized quantities were confiscated, then discharged into another fuel station under the supervision of the Supply Department and held to ensure they are not disposed of. These measures come in implementation of the directives of Engineer Amr Lashin, Governor of Aswan, to tighten control over the circulation of petroleum products and to confront manipulation of subsidized quotas.
Continuous Oversight Efforts
The campaign is part of intensive regulatory movements in which the governorate coordinates with supply, regulatory, and security agencies to prevent the leakage of subsidized fuel to the black market, ensure it reaches those entitled to it, and achieve discipline in fuel stations to meet the needs of citizens.
