Since late September, drivers in Libreville, Gabon's capital, have queued for hours at petrol stations as diesel has run short, with fuel rationed to 10,000 CFA francs (roughly 15 euros) per person. The Petroleum and Gas Ministry has acknowledged a temporary supply disruption, which is linked to falling stocks at SOGARA, the national refinery, and difficulties moving refined fuel because of a maritime crisis. A tanker was expected to restore supplies, but petrol has now also become scarce, and the shortage is disrupting transport and daily life across the capital region.