The convoy that arrived on 26 October brings the number of tanker trucks received in the Malian capital since September to 7,237, according to the Directorate-General for Trade, Consumption and Competition (DGCC).

Bamako received a convoy of 1,107 tankers on Monday, 26 October 2026, at about 8 a.m., after an escorted night trip by the Malian Armed Forces (FAMA). According to the DGCC, this is the most important arrival recorded in the capital since the beginning of the month.

Upon arrival, Customs, CCB and National Police took over operations related to the receipt and distribution of petroleum products.

This convoy brings the number of tankers received in Bamako in October to 3,441. Three arrivals had preceded that of 26 October: 643 tanks on 3 October, 957 on 10 October and 734 on 17 October. By September, five convoys had transported 3,796 tanks. A total of 7,237 vehicles were approved over two months, according to CCB data.

However, vehicle approval figures do not directly determine the fuel volumes available at the fuel stations.

At the national level, between 16 and 22 October, the DGCC had identified 58,589 million litres of diesel and superfuel transported by 1,288 tanks. The authorities did not provide a new estimate on the duration of coverage of the country's needs.

Military escorts continue on the main supply lines in order to secure the transport of petroleum products. According to an earlier military assessment, 2,556 tanker trucks were escorted in September on the Kadiana-Bamako axis.

The new arrival must contribute to the resupply of depots and service stations in the capital, in a context where securing corridors remains an issue for the continuity of deliveries.