Regardless of vying with Nigeria, Angola ironically has to import 60% of its gasoline since its existing refinery cannot please countrywide demand.
Added logistical problems like bad roads and heavy traffic jams in the capital Luanda affects on distribution and leads to scarcities at petrol pumps. Long lines of above 20 cars are a permanent fixture at many stations.
According to Sonangol, it will generate 8,000 direct and indirect jobs during the construction phase, with the refinery itself employing about 800 people.
