Overview

• An explosion at Guinea's main fuel depot in the capital, Conakry, has left at least 14 people dead, 178 injured, and hundreds displaced.
• The explosion has led to a surge in transportation costs and potential gas shortages across the West African nation.
• Guinea, which relies on imported petroleum products, is now facing fears of panic buying as most of these products were distributed from the destroyed depot.
• Authorities have closed most public places and halted operations of all gas stations and tankers, while providing temporary shelters for hundreds of displaced people.
• Despite the potential for power outages, the national power distribution company continues to operate on its fuel stock.