Bole and its surrounding communities are grappling with a severe petrol shortage as over five filling stations in the area remain shut down.
The Amdaway Filling Station, located on the Bole-Wa highway, is currently the only station operational, attracting long queues of over 50 riders and drivers waiting hours to refuel.
Motorcycles, the primary mode of transport in Bole, have been severely affected, with many residents resorting to buying petrol in gallons for storage or traveling over 18 kilometers to fill their tanks.
Dari Akwasi, a local resident, expressed concerns that some filling stations may be hoarding fuel in anticipation of price hikes in the new year.
He called on the incoming administration to prioritize reducing fuel prices to ease transportation challenges in the Northern regions.
Adam Seidu lamented that fuel costing between GHS 30 and GHS 50 barely fills a motorbike tank, complicating daily activities such as farming and travel.
He commended Amdaway Filling Station for its efforts in providing much-needed relief to riders.
The manager of Amdaway Filling Station, known as OKasher, revealed that the station has been operational for over 12 hours daily to serve the overwhelming demand.
He assured residents of their commitment to ensuring fuel availability, despite the strain on staff.
The fuel shortage has disrupted transportation in Bole, with residents hoping for swift intervention to stabilize the situation.