Crime & Justice
Authorities Seize Fake Fuel Station in Alexandria, Confiscate 1,000 Liters of Subsidized Fuel
July 15, 2026 at 02:55 PM
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The Alexandria Supply Directorate has shut down an unlicensed fuel station and seized 1,000 liters of subsidized gasoline and diesel.
- The station was operating without a license and hoarding subsidized fuel for black-market sale, the directorate reported.
- Authorities confiscated 560 liters of subsidized diesel and 450 liters of subsidized gasoline 80, and sealed the pumps.
- Mahmoud al-Qalsh, assistant to the supply undersecretary, said the pumps were seized pending investigation results.
- The operation followed directives from Supply Minister Sharif Farouk and Alexandria Governor Ayman Attia, the directorate stated.
