Djibouti Has Enough Commodity and Fuel Stocks Through June, Says Minister

By Mohamed Abdi - Reporter

Djibouti, 13 April 2026 Djibouti has sufficient stocks of essential commodities and fuel to meet domestic demand through June, the country’s economy minister said on Sunday, as regional tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt global supply chains.

Economy and Finance Minister Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh made the remarks during a meeting between members of the national economic task force and private sector representatives to assess the impact of ongoing geopolitical tensions on the country’s economy, particularly disruptions affecting trade routes, delivery schedules and logistics costs.

According to Djibouti Information Agency, the discussions focused on supply chain challenges linked to instability in key global trade corridors, which have affected the flow of energy supplies and essential goods.

Despite these pressures, Dawaleh said Djibouti’s reserves remain stable.

“Stocks of essential commodities are sufficient for the coming months, and hydrocarbon reserves will cover national needs through June,” he said, according to ADI.

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The minister praised wholesale distributors for helping maintain price stability during the period of uncertainty, describing their role as critical in preventing market disruptions.

However, he warned against price manipulation at the retail level, accusing some traders of attempting to exploit the situation.

“This is unacceptable,” he said, adding that the government would take firm measures if necessary to prevent speculation and protect consumers.

The meeting forms part of ongoing efforts by Djibouti’s national task force to maintain coordination between the government and private sector in responding to external economic shocks.

Authorities said the mechanism is aimed at strengthening economic resilience and ensuring the continuity of supply in the face of global uncertainties, ADI reported.