Sudan’s government has moved to calm growing public anxiety over fuel availability, insisting that the country holds enough petroleum reserves to cover national demand for the coming weeks.

Energy Minister Mutasim Ibrahim told reporters at a press conference that current stocks include a 16-day reserve of gasoline, 21 days of diesel, and 17 days of aviation fuel. He added that additional shipments are already en route, which he said would further reinforce the country’s energy security.

The minister stressed that Sudan’s fuel supply chain is more diversified than many citizens may realize. According to Ibrahim, only a small portion of recent imports has come from the Arabian and Persian Gulf region, traditionally seen as a key source of oil for many countries. Instead, he said, most of Sudan’s recent fuel cargoes have arrived via routes linked to the Red Sea, the Mediterranean, and the Black Sea.

The clarification comes amid reports of long queues at petrol stations in Khartoum and several other states, where motorists have rushed to fill their tanks and containers in anticipation of possible shortages. Residents have described waiting hours to buy fuel, with some stations temporarily closing after being overwhelmed by demand.

Ibrahim urged citizens to refrain from panic buying, warning that such behavior can strain distribution networks and create the very disruptions people fear. He also cautioned against hoarding and any attempts to manipulate the market by withholding supplies to drive up prices or manufacture a sense of crisis.

Authorities say they are monitoring fuel distribution closely and coordinating with importers and storage facilities to ensure that supplies reach all regions of the country. Officials have indicated that they are prepared to intervene if evidence emerges of deliberate stockpiling or speculative resale on the black market.

The government’s message is that the current pressure on petrol stations is driven more by public anxiety than by an actual collapse in supply. By publicizing detailed reserve figures and highlighting the diversity of Sudan’s import routes, the energy ministry is seeking to restore confidence and stabilize consumption patterns.