Libya Opens Three 24-Hour Diesel Stations for Trucks in Tripoli
Libya has opened three fuel stations in Tripoli dedicated to supplying diesel to trucks continuously, as authorities try to ease fuel shortages that have disrupted transport and trade.
Brega Petroleum Marketing Company opened the stations following instructions from the Tripoli government to improve diesel supplies for truck operators. The stations are located at Al-Ahya Al-Barriya and the Al-Hadba Project.
Diesel Shortages Hit Transport
The move comes after severe power cuts across western Libya disrupted fuel station operations and increased demand for diesel. Many businesses and households have also turned to diesel generators during blackouts, putting further pressure on supplies.
Libya Herald reported that diesel, officially priced at LYD 0.15 per liter, has sold for as much as LYD 8 per liter on the black market in some cases. The shortage has left truck operators competing with generators and other users for limited supplies.
That has an economic cost. Trucks are a key link between ports, warehouses, factories, retailers and construction sites. When diesel becomes difficult or expensive to obtain, transport costs rise and supply chains slow down.
More Stations Planned
The authorities are also preparing two mobile fuel stations on Airport Road near the former traffic light location. They are expected to begin operating once equipment installation is complete. The immediate priority is to keep diesel moving to the transport sector and reduce queues and supply bottlenecks.
But the measures also point to a wider problem in Libya’s fuel system. The country has large oil reserves and continues to produce more than 1 million barrels of crude per day, yet shortages of refined fuels remain a recurring problem.
For businesses, reliable diesel supply matters almost as much as the official price. If truck operators cannot access fuel consistently, disruptions can quickly spread through the wider economy.
The three stations may ease pressure in Tripoli, but a lasting solution will require more reliable fuel distribution, functioning infrastructure and enough domestic fuel supply to meet demand.
