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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>The Ministry of Mines and Energy has warned that the illegal trade of fuel in northern Namibia could harm cars and the fuel retail market, which will result in the closure of service stations and loss of employment.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, the impact flowing from the smuggling of fuel is significant to the country\u2019s economy as it leads to revenue leakage and loss of local market.<\/p>\n

\u201cFuel smuggling is an illegal activity of bringing petroleum products into the country without duly reporting the consignment to customs officials, thereby evading tax and fuel levies due to government. It also disadvantages Namibian fuel retailers as they now have to compete, in terms of sales volumes, with illegal fuel from outside the country,\u201d stated the ministry\u2019s spokesperson Andreas Simon.<\/p>\n

The smuggled fuel is also stored in dangerous containers, posing danger to the environment, and is sold in a manner that poses a health hazard to the people.<\/p>\n

\u201cService station owners in Oshikango provide employment opportunities to locals. If they are competing with smuggled fuel, which is, as expected, cheaper, they will be driven out of the market, adding further damage to the already slow-moving economy of Oshikango,\u201d he emphasised.<\/p>\n

Due to recent steep fuel price increases, vehicle owners have been flocking to the Namibian border town of Oshikango as well as other border towns and villages to fill up their tanks. Some have exploited the situation, and are selling illegally-imported fuel to a rapidly growing market.<\/p>\n

\u201cAny fuel-related undertakings performed in contradiction of the law should be reported to law- enforcement agencies to safeguard our cars and the fuel retailing market,\u2019\u2019 Simon continued.<\/p>\n

To answer the question why Angolan fuel is dangerous to vehicles, he said using untested fuel in cars compromises their performance, especially if the sulphur content in the fuel is higher than what is prescribed by the car manufacturer.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis matter has been dealt with extensively in the past to state that Angolan fuel does not meet the gazetted Namibian fuel specifications, and is therefore illegal,\u201d Simon stressed. New Era also spoke to the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA), who clarified why the fuel is being confiscated by the authorities.<\/p>\n

Spokesperson Tonateni Shidhudhu said what is happening at the Angola-Namibia borders is prohibited in terms of Section 123 of the Customs and Excise Act, 1998, which gives NamRA the power to confiscate such illegally-imported goods. The records show that the quantities of fuel imported in recent days are substantial.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe fuel is being confiscated because of the illegal manner in which it is being brought into Namibia, which does not comply with the applicable laws and regulations,\u201d Shidhudhu said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOnce confiscated, the fuel is being taken to the Ministry of Mines and Energy\u2019s depot at Ondangwa to ensure that the commodity is disposed of the right manner,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n

Shidhudhu further said NamRA will continue to facilitate legitimate trade at the borders to protect the economy as empowered by law, and will continue to work with other law-enforcement agencies such as the Namibian Police to counter the smuggling of fuel into the country.<\/p>\n

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