Let it be known that it is not possible to import automobiles that run on fuel" - Ministry of Transport and Logistics
It is said that even though gasoline-powered automobiles are banned from entering the country, people who say "we haven't heard of this" are buying gasoline vehicles and bringing them to the country.
This was heard when the Minister of Transport and Logistics Alemu Sme presented a report on the implementation of the 6-month plan to the Standing Committee on Urban Infrastructure and Transport Affairs at the House of Representatives today.
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- The government has passed a decision not to import any household automobile into Ethiopia if it is not electric. Ethiopia does not produce fuel and imports it from abroad with very limited foreign currency.
- Electricity is produced in abundance in Ethiopia and again, the price of electricity is cheaper compared to fuel.
- Ethiopia is a supporter of green development and is a country that works hard for that; To reduce air pollution, an electric car is preferable to a gasoline car.
- Electric vehicles are being widely produced in the world and since they operate in urban areas in our country, it is possible to provide charging infrastructure.
☑️ Any imported private utility automobile must be electric only. Gas powered automobiles cannot enter. "We have not heard of this!" There are people who come and buy automobiles that run on gasoline. Therefore, everyone should know that petrol automobiles are not allowed in the country.