A newly drafted proclamation from the Ministry of Trade & Regional Integration (MoTRI) threatens to clamp down on contraband fuel sales and tighten regulation through digital payment mandates. However, many argue that these measures, although necessary for oversight, fail to address the immediate crisis in underserved areas. New distributors would have to meet strict requirements, such as owning at least half a million litres of storage depots. Yet, the guideline, combined with Enterprise's recent freeze, could derail projects poised to alleviate fuel shortages. The fuel market currently provides 1.5 million registered vehicles with an average daily supply of 11.5 million litres of petrol and diesel. Yet, the Petroleum & Energy Authority’s research shows at least 500 districts lack a single station.
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