Some motorists in the West Gonja Municipal capital of Damongo in the Savannah region are stranded due to a shortage of fuel in and around the area.

Many have been roaming fuel stations with no access to the essential commodity.

The shortage, which compelled some motorists to extend their search to other districts, is said to have affected all five fuel stations in the municipality, bringing some businesses to a halt.

Managers of some fuel stations who spoke to Myjoyonline on grounds of anonymity said the situation started a few days after the 2024 general election. "You can imagine the number of vehicles and motorbikes that were in Damongo.