Yemen: Contaminated fuel shipments reported in Houthi-controlled areas

Reports indicate that a new shipment of contaminated gasoline, containing oils and sediment, has entered the markets in areas under Houthi control in Yemen. Local residents and activists have shared video footage showing significant impurities and residues at the bottom of fuel containers filled at commercial stations.

Consumers have expressed growing concern over vehicle damage and safety risks, including potential tanker explosions. Despite complaints regarding fuel quality, the local oil company has reportedly only requested personal identification from complainants with promises of compensation, which residents find insufficient to cover vehicle repairs or immediate travel needs.

This issue follows years of recurring complaints about substandard fuel. The crisis coincides with a price increase for 20-liter gasoline containers to 11,400 old riyals, a rise that consumers say has not been met with any improvement in fuel quality or regulatory oversight.