Gambia: Oil marketing companies plan to strike nationwide from April 4

Gambia's Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have announced a possible indefinite nationwide strike from April 4. The reason for the proposed action is to denounce the government's decision to unilaterally decrease trade premiums on petrol products without consideration of operational expenditures and rising fuel costs, among others. The duration of the fuel sale stoppage remains unknown.

Fuel shortages may disrupt business operations, public and private transport services, and ground shipping. Increased demand and long lines are possible at fuel stations if the sale of petrol is suspended nationwide. Locals may demonstrate near government offices or fuel stations to denounce any shortages. Authorities will likely deploy security personnel to monitor any protests that materialize.