Sudan steeled for sharp price rises as state cuts fuel and electricity subsidies

Wider economic repercussions feared as unexpected announcement triggers 30% price spike and opposition members are arrested for criticism of measuresPeople in Sudan are bracing themselves for price rises on goods and services following the government’s unexpected announcement that it will cut subsidies on fuel and electricity.On Friday, petrol and diesel prices rose by almost 30% after a late-night pronouncement by the government indicated that subsidies would be partly removed. Electricit