Sanaa government opens official investigation into “adulterated fuel”

SANAA, June 6 (YPA) – The Sanaa government announced Saturday the launch of an official investigation into allegations of adulterated fuel, following a surge of public complaints regarding vehicle breakdowns during the Eid al-Adha holiday.

Officials vowed that all individuals found responsible or negligent would face strict accountability, emphasizing that no immunity would be granted.

Mohammed Miftah, the acting head of the Sanaa government, confirmed during a visit to the Ministry of Oil and Minerals on the first official working day after the holiday that competent authorities are directly monitoring the case. He noted that ongoing investigations aim to uncover the circumstances of the issue and determine accountability.

“The investigation results will be the decisive factor in taking necessary measures,” Miftah stated, adding that any negligence or complacency would not go unpunished and accountability would extend to anyone proven to be involved or derelict in their duties. He underscored that issues regarding petroleum products represent a “red line” that cannot be compromised.

Miftah contrasted the overall fuel and domestic gas stability in Sanaa-controlled areas—despite over a decade of conflict and blockade—with the economic conditions in Yemen’s southern and eastern regions, which are controlled by the Saudi-backed government. He claimed that despite external funding and local revenues, those areas suffer from significant economic distress and severe instability in prices, currency, and public services.

The government’s intervention follows escalating complaints from motorists over sudden engine failures after refueling at certain stations in Sanaa and surrounding governorates.

In response, the Yemen Petroleum Company (YPC) in Sanaa established a 24-hour hotline to receive public complaints, stating it is actively tracking reports to diagnose and urgently rectify any fuel quality issues.

YPA