Fuel shipments are expected by midnight following assurances from fuel importers after a meeting with President Dr. Irfaan Ali, who says additional supplies are being rushed in to meet national demand.
He says the situation is being closely monitored to ensure stability and continuity of supply. Guyana is experiencing a fuel shortage.
Gas stations across Georgetown and other areas of the country were overwhelmed on Monday as long queues formed following the reported shortage.
Several stations introduced purchase limits as motorists rushed to top up amid uncertainty. At a Mobil station on New Market Street, a representative said supplies were already running low, with at least one fuel grade unavailable.
The rush contributed to traffic congestion in parts of the capital, including Lamaha, Camp and New Market streets, where motorists were seen queuing and attempting to access nearby stations.
At the Guyana Oil Company Limited (GuyOil) station along the Kitty Public Road, long lines also formed, with employees assisting motorists and managing traffic as the station became congested. Some vehicles were observed carrying containers to store additional fuel.
In Kitty, the GuyOil station reported heavy demand, while Kilcoy/Hampshire in Region Six reported normal operations with no shortage, price increases or rationing. The Essequibo Coast also reported stable supply conditions.
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS
Tensions escalated globally after the United States and Iran failed to reach an agreement in high-level talks, with both sides blaming each other for the breakdown in negotiations.
Iran said the talks collapsed due to what it called U.S. “maximalist demands” and shifting positions, while Washington said Tehran was unwilling to meet core conditions related to its nuclear programme.
Following the failed negotiations, the United States announced the start of a naval blockade on maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports, sharply heightening tensions in the Gulf region.
U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Iranian vessels approaching blockade enforcement zones would be “eliminated” as Washington moved to tighten pressure on Tehran.
Iran condemned the move as illegal and accused the United States of “piracy” and violating international maritime law, warning of consequences and raising fears of further escalation and disruption to global oil markets.
