Libyan authorities have significantly increased fuel supplies in an effort to ease the ongoing gasoline crisis, injecting more than 10 million liters into the market in a single day. Officials say the move could lead to a near-term resolution of shortages, particularly in Tripoli and surrounding areas.
The head of the Fuel and Gas Crisis Committee, Ali Al-Nuwaisri, confirmed that Brega Petroleum Marketing Company distributed approximately 10.19 million liters of gasoline across western Libya. This marks a sharp increase compared to the normal daily average of between 7 and 7.5 million liters.
The fuel was distributed among several companies, including Libya Oil, Al-Rahla, Al-Sharara, Al-Turuq Al-Sari’a, Al-Thiqa, and Brega, as part of a coordinated plan to stabilize supply and reduce pressure on fuel stations. Officials described the volume as unprecedented, reflecting direct government intervention to address the crisis.
Distribution operations continued late into the night, with an initial 4 million liters delivered early in the process and the remaining quantities completed within the same cycle. Authorities indicated that current logistical and technical capacities have reached their maximum, with around 10 million liters representing the highest daily distribution possible under existing infrastructure.
Al-Nuwaisri stated that the continued pumping of fuel at this level is expected to ease the gasoline shortage within days, provided the supply chain remains stable. However, he warned that the diesel crisis is likely to persist due to strong global demand and increased reliance on diesel for electricity generation amid gas shortages.
Limited diesel supplies are being prioritized for essential sectors, including infrastructure projects and power generation. Officials also highlighted structural challenges, particularly the lack of a strategic fuel reserve. Existing storage capacity is insufficient to cover even one to three months of national demand, largely due to damage sustained during past conflicts.
