Saudi Aramco Says Pump Malfunction Behind Fuel Shortage in Jazan

Saudi Aramco said it is working to fix a technical failure at a pump in Jazan as quickly as possible to provide petroleum derivatives on Wednesday. (File/AFP)
Saudi Aramco said it is working to fix a technical failure at a pump in Jazan as quickly as possible to provide petroleum derivatives on Wednesday. (File/AFP)
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Saudi Aramco Says Pump Malfunction Behind Fuel Shortage in Jazan

Saudi Aramco said it is working to fix a technical failure at a pump in Jazan as quickly as possible to provide petroleum derivatives on Wednesday. (File/AFP)
Saudi Aramco said it is working to fix a technical failure at a pump in Jazan as quickly as possible to provide petroleum derivatives on Wednesday. (File/AFP)

Saudi Aramco announced on Wednesday a malfunction in one of the pumps at the petroleum derivatives distribution station in Saudi Arabia’s southern region.

The state oil giant said its teams were working to fix the issue shortly.

“Our technical teams are working around the clock to fix the technical malfunction, as soon as possible, and provide the petroleum products that the Jazan region needs from the station, without interruption.”

It also said that supplies of petroleum products have gradually returned.

The failure occurred in one of the pumps at the petroleum derivatives distribution station in Jazan and led to a shortage in some petroleum derivatives at a number of fuel stations in the region.



Egypt Central Bank Keeps Key Interest Rates Unchanged

A general view of Cairo skyline during sunset, with foggy cold weather around the country, Cairo, Egypt February 2, 2023. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo
A general view of Cairo skyline during sunset, with foggy cold weather around the country, Cairo, Egypt February 2, 2023. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo
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Egypt Central Bank Keeps Key Interest Rates Unchanged

A general view of Cairo skyline during sunset, with foggy cold weather around the country, Cairo, Egypt February 2, 2023. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo
A general view of Cairo skyline during sunset, with foggy cold weather around the country, Cairo, Egypt February 2, 2023. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo

Egypt's central bank kept its key interest rates unchanged on Thursday, it said in a statement.

The overnight lending rate remained at 28.25%, while the overnight deposit rate stood at 27.25%, the central bank said.