MoEE sells locally produced diesel to farmers at K10,000 per gallon in Magway Region

THE Ministry of Electricity and Energy, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation and the Magway Region Government, is distrib­uting locally produced diesel directly to farmers in Pwintbyu and Natmauk townships at a rate of K10,000 per gallon through a cash-on-delivery system.

Yesterday, a total of 20,569 gallons of locally produced diesel were distributed directly to farm­ers at five locations, at the rate of one gallon per acre for the re­maining 20,569 acres of land used for summer paddy and oilseed cultivation in Pwintbyu Township.

In addition, 45 gallons of locally produced diesel were distributed to farmers at a rea­sonable price at the Sayan-aing Village-tract in Natmauk Town­ship for the remaining 45 acres of land used for summer paddy and oilseed cultivation.

The Ministry of Electricity and Energy is distributing lo­cally produced diesel directly to villages that have yet to plant summer paddy and oilseed crops in 2025—2026 financial year, at a rate of K10,000 per gallon under a cash-on-delivery system, to ease fuel shortages and ensure farmers have access to fuel at af­fordable prices. — Maung Khine Min (IPRD)/TH