MPs back fuel subsidy plan for fishermen’s boats
TDT | Manama
Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com
An urgent proposal to subsidise petrol used by fishermen and seafarers who run boats (locally known as Tararid) was approved by MPs on Tuesday.
The measure was put forward by MP Bader Al Tameemi and co-signed by four other MPs, and argues that rising petrol prices have fed straight through into higher running costs at sea, leaving boat owners under growing financial strain and affecting their ability to keep working.
It describes marine fishing as a main income source for many citizens and an important part of local food supply, warning that higher costs could lead some fishermen to cut back on trips or stop, reducing fish available in the local market.
The text says boats operators rely almost entirely on fuel to run their boats and do not have workable alternatives, making them especially exposed to price rises.
As options, the proposal suggests either a supported fuel price or a fuel-card scheme limited to officially registered fishermen, aimed at ensuring fair access and directing support to those eligible.
Related Posts