A delayed fuel shipment from a major oil company has arrived and is currently being discharged, easing concerns over a temporary disruption in supply, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips says.
The government says it is aware of reports of public anxiety surrounding fuel availability and has engaged fuel importers to assess the situation.
According to Phillips, the disruption stemmed from a delay affecting one supplier, but importers have since indicated that the situation is expected to stabilise quickly.
He says additional consignments have already been received and more shipments are scheduled for Tuesday and later in the week, with authorities maintaining oversight of supply levels.
Phillips urges the public to avoid panic buying and hoarding, emphasising that adequate fuel supplies are entering the system and the issue is being resolved.
He also cautions consumers against unsafe fuel storage practices, noting that petroleum products are highly flammable and must be handled with care. Improper storage, particularly in unsuitable containers, can pose serious fire risks and increase the likelihood of injury, loss of life and property damage.
The Government says it will continue to monitor developments closely and take all necessary measures to ensure stable and reliable access to fuel nationwide.
Schedule of fuel imports this week:
Guyana Oil Company:
– 9,000 barrels diesel, expected to arrive in Guyana 15Apr2026 to offload Thursday morning
– 21,000 barrels gasoline, expected to arrive in Guyana 15 Apr2026 to offload Thursday morning.
SOL Guyana Inc.:
– 3,000 barrels of gasoline, arrived 13 April 2026; vessel arrived at 2 pm, discharge has commenced, and distribution will commence this evening.
– 14,000 barrels of diesel, arrived 13 April 2026; vessel arrived at 2 pm, discharge has commenced, and distribution will commence this evening.
– 12,000 barrels of gasoline, expected arrival 14 April 2026 at 2:20 pm.
– 6,000 barrels of diesel, expected arrival 14 April 2026 at 2:20 pm.
Rubis Guyana Inc.:
– 10,000 barrels of gasoline, arrived 13 April 2026 at 2 pm.
– 6,700 barrels of low sulphur diesel, arrived 13 April 2026 at 2 pm.
– 4,500 barrels of ultra low sulphur diesel, arrived 13 April 2026 at 2 pm.
– 10,000 barrels of gasoline, expected arrival 14 April 2026 at 3 pm.
– 18,000 barrels of diesel, expected arrival 14 April 2026 at 3 pm.
– 3,000 barrels of avjet, expected arrival 14 April 2026 at 3 pm.
