South Sudan is cutting down license fees for Petroleum Products in a move which aims at boosting trade and investments in the sector.
The Ministry of Trade and Industry in South Sudan issued the decision to reduce licensing fees for petroleum products in the country as part of its efforts to support the commercial sector and regulate markets amid current economic challenges
In the dispatch numbered 06/2025 and dated May 13, 2025 and signed by Minister of Trade and Industry Ateny Kuol Manyang, Juba is adjusting the fees imposed on diesel gasoline jet fuel Jet A-1 and oils from USD 5 down to USD 2 per liter in line with the Financial Law for the fiscal year 2024-2025
The minister explained that the measure aims to alleviate burdens on fuel distribution companies, enhance price stability and curb smuggling operations, that have been causing great losses to the public treasury.
She confirmed the immediate enforcement of the decision stressing the need for all concerned authorities to implement it without delay.
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South Sudan believes the reduction will contribute to sustaining the fuel sector particularly given the difficult economic conditions the country is experiencing
The decision was circulated to the Office of the Vice President for Economic Cluster Affairs the Ministry of Finance and Planning the Revenue Authority the Ministry’s Legal Advisor security agencies and media outlets to ensure awareness.
Meanwhile the President of the Republic of South Sudan, General Salva Kiir Mayardit has issued a presidential decree forming a high-level technical committee for the Petroleum sector.
The committee will undertake a comprehensive restructuring of the oil corporation including reviewing the administrative structure and technical operations and improving performance efficiency to ensure optimal management of petroleum resources and enhance the state’s financial returns
The Committee comprises the chairperson, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and the Vice Chair, in the person of the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Public Service.
Committee Members include, the Representative from the Petroleum and Gas Commission, the Director General of Internal Security at the National Security Service, the Director General of Nile Petroleum Corporation and the Director General of Exploration and Production at NilePet.
This decision comes amid growing criticism of the weak performance of the oil sector and increasing calls for radical reforms to address administrative gaps and combat corruption which has negatively impacted state revenues and oil production stability