Fuel on the way Egypt / Sudan

[achim-in-jordan]

I am not a biker but since living in Jordan, I am not allowed to drive a Diesel car. Therefore, I would like to collect information on the situation of gas stations in Egypt and Sudan providing either Normal 90 or Super 95 (preferable), leaded or unleaded (preferable):

1.) Egypt: information necessary for the Western oasis road (Bahariya, Farafra, Dakhla, Kharga, Luxor)

2.) Sudan: information necessary for the way from Wadi Halfa (would fill up in Assuan) via Dongola, Karima, Atbara, Meroe, Shendi, Khartoum, Wad Medani, Gedaref, Gallabat plus Gedaref, Kassala, Suakin, Port Sudan.

Since this thread might help others as well, information on other routes (like the direct road from Wadi Halfa to Karima) would be welcome, too!

It seems that with Chinese construction of new tarmac roads and Nile bridges, the situation of gas stations has also greatly improved in recent years.

Thanks for all infos!
Achim

[PaulD]

I did that trip in Sep. 2010 the road was new in Sudan hardly any traffic at all to Dongola. Fuel was no problem at all except the fact they don't open real early. The new bridge is really good as well, and my tip to everyone is go slowly from Wadi Halfa to Dongola & enjoy camping in the villages along the Nile as they are the warmest & friendliest people you can meet.

[jamieT]

Achim,

I'm pretty sure that you won't find 95 in the oasis, and quite often they only have 80 octane. Pick up some octane booster on the way out of Cairo.

Not sure about Luxor but I would imagine they have 95 in most stations there, just like Cairo.

[achim-in-jordan]

Thanks Jamie, very helpful tip with octane booster!

@PaulD - thanks as well! Any idea about the quality of fuel?

More infos very welcome!

Greetings
Achim