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Freetown Commuters Raise Transport Concerns as Fuel Prices Rise
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Rising fuel prices are placing additional pressure on commuters in Freetown, with passengers accusing commercial drivers of increasing fares and shortening routes without clear government-approved adjustments. The concerns emerged Thursday, August 6 2026, during interviews with commuters across the capital, following the latest increase in pump prices announced Aug. 3. The government has adjusted fuel [...] The post Freetown Commuters Raise Transport Concerns as Fuel Prices Rise appeared first on Sierraloaded.
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