Liquid Gold in Peril: Chinese-Run Fuel Reserves as Focal Points in Ethiopia’s 2026 Energy Crisis

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Ethiopia’s 2026 energy crisis (≈180,000 t shortfall) and disrupted supply routes have created acute fuel scarcity. Fuel stocks inside Chinese-run manufacturing and construction sites—dubbed “liquid gold”—are high-value targets for rebels, opportunistic locals, and sabotage campaigns because they hold un-rationed supplies and symbolize the governme…