Libya’s fuel imports exceed $1 billion in July

Data from the National Oil Corporation (NOC) showed that the value of fuel and petroleum products imported into Libya in July 2026 reached approximately $1.006 billion, while total petroleum products distributed to the domestic market exceeded 1.37 million metric tons.

According to the data, gasoline received from domestic and foreign sources totaled around 552,400 metric tons, compared with 155,800 metric tons of diesel and 31,400 metric tons of heavy fuel oil.

Meanwhile, approximately 1.369 million metric tons of petroleum products were distributed across the domestic market, including 512,900 metric tons of gasoline, 646,900 metric tons of diesel, and 155,400 metric tons of heavy fuel oil, in addition to 35,500 metric tons of both types of kerosene and 18,900 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

The figures indicate the domestic market’s continued reliance on imported supplies amid challenges affecting the regular receipt and unloading of shipments. Some cargoes were carried over into August due to congestion at loading and unloading berths, including 90,000 metric tons of diesel and 120,000 metric tons of gasoline. Closing stocks stood at approximately 162,300 metric tons of gasoline and 37,700 metric tons of diesel.

The figures come as Libya faces renewed shortages of gasoline and diesel, resulting in queues at fuel stations and supply shortages in several areas. The crisis coincides with longer power outages, adding further pressure on households, businesses and service providers.