On the road to Harar
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A travel journey from Dire Dawa to Harar in Ethiopia highlights a rise in diesel fuel prices and shortages caused by Middle East conflicts that have impacted regional transport. The travel narrative emphasizes the challenging transit landscapes due to geopolitical and economic disruptions.
(This is the second installment of a travel series, documenting our journey on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Here is a link for the one.) The distance from Dire Dawa to Harar is only about 50 kilometers, but the road climbs steadily from the hot lowlands into the cooler highlands. Our guide in Harar, Abdo had arranged a private minibus for us, as finding public transport had become difficult and was less suitable for a family. Because of the conflict in the Middle East, diesel fuel prices had risen, leading to shortages that disrupted transport across the region and drove up… The post On the road to Harar appeared first on Ethiopia Observer.