transport reform program tw project no 660 0126 pre paao analysis fuel energy sector report march 31 1990 louis berger international inc contract 0510 c 00 0276 prepared by christian buzenet and expert 100 halsted street east orange nj 07019 usa paad summary conclusion 1 introduction ob iectivea zaire s distribution has been in a crisis situation for the past few years characterized lack of supplies shortage petroleum products most regions particularly southern shaba eastern kivu parts country moreover companies responsible collecting parafiscal taxes included pricing structure have not able to pay their regularly particular those owing national roads office des routes due own financial difficulties many factors including obstacles at institutional level inadequate provision costs chronic hard currency mounting arrears government consumption contributed this fol lowing request consei exucutif usaid is