Word of caution for all contemplating a transit through Sudan. The fuel shortages have again turned from bad to worse, fuel is rationed and special permissions are necessary. Most gas stations are out of fuel, with long queues awaiting the delivery trucks.
It is not clear how this will affect foreign registered vehicles, the authorities are quite keen to please the few tourists bringing foreign currency, we did not have any problems getting fuel from the special government stations, but still there was a lot of waiting and paperwork invlved.
As the situation is very fluid, gather some up-to-date info before crossing the border.
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