When Fuel Prices Rise, Citizens Pay the Price

A BudgIT Sierra Leone’s perspective  

In Sierra Leone today, the rising cost of fuel is becoming a serious concern for many citizens, especially the ordinary citizens. Fuel is not only used for vehicles; it affects almost every part of daily life. When fuel prices go up, transportation becomes more expensive, the price of food commodities increases, and businesses struggle to operate. For ordinary citizens who are already managing limited incomes, these constant increases are making life more difficult.