DAR ES SALAAM, July 5 -- THE government, through the Rural Energy Agency (REA), is implementing a programme to facilitate the construction and operation of new, low-cost mini fuel stations (for petrol and diesel) in rural areas to eliminate the risks associated with unsafe fuel distribution methods.

This was revealed on Thursday, during the 49th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (Sabasaba), at the agencys exhibition pavilion by REA Survey Officer, Hussein Shamdas.

“In ensuring access to quality and safe energy in rural areas, REA has continued to fulfil its responsibilities by planning and implementing various projects, including this initiative to support the construction and operation of mini fuel stations in rural areas,&#...