BCI hosts the launch of a digital platform that modernizes the fuel sector

On Monday, November 2nd, the Commercial and Investment Bank (BCI) hosted, in its Auditorium in Maputo, the official launch ceremony of the new digital platform of the Association of Fuel Retailers of Mozambique (ARCOMOC), an initiative developed in partnership with the Confederation of Economic Associations of Mozambique (CTA), which marks an important step in the modernization and digital transformation of the fuel sector in the country.

Designed to connect fuel operators from all provinces of Mozambique in real time, the platform aims to simplify access to information, reduce bureaucracy, bring members closer together, and strengthen ties with strategic partners, contributing to a more integrated, efficient, and competitive sector.

As host, the Director of Public Relations at BCI, Heisler Castelo David, highlighted the importance of digital transformation as an engine of economic development. "Innovation, modernization, and efficiency are fundamental factors in building a more dynamic, competitive, and inclusive economy, objectives that align with the Bank's vision of actively contributing to Mozambique's progress," he stated.

The bank representative also reinforced the institution's commitment to initiatives that promote the transformation of productive sectors. "If the organizers invite us to think about the future of fuel retail, BCI remains committed to building a Future with Confidence, supporting initiatives that drive growth, transformation, and sustainable development in the country," he added.

In turn, the President of ARCOMOC, Luís Pereira, stressed that the new platform represents a strategic instrument for strengthening the association and valuing its members. On the occasion, he highlighted innovation, the review of commercial margins, security of supply and economic sustainability as fundamental issues for the future of the sector. He also emphasized that the platform will allow for the centralization of information and create conditions for faster and more effective communication between operators.

The Deputy National Director of Hydrocarbons and Fuels, José Muhai, reaffirmed the authorities' commitment to improving the regulatory environment, highlighting that reforms to the sector's legal framework are underway, with a view to ensuring conditions for more productive and transparent activity that safeguards the sustainability of operators and consumer satisfaction.

The Vice-President of CTA, Amâncio Gume, congratulated ARCOMOC on the initiative, considering that the project reflects strategic vision, organizational capacity and a spirit of renewal, in a context where digitalization is playing an increasingly decisive role in business competitiveness.

For BCI, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026, hosting an initiative of this nature reaffirms its position as a partner in national economic development. For three decades, the Bank has sought to support projects that add value, promote innovation, and contribute to strengthening the Mozambican business sector.