Some fuel arrive in Guyana, more expected – PM

Last Updated on Monday, 13 April 2026, 22:37 by Writer

Amid a rush to filling stations to stock up on fuel, Prime Minister Mark Phillips on Monday night said there was sufficient fuel available with additional supplies already here and more expected on Tuesday.

Mr Phillips said the importers have assured the Guyana government that the situation would “stabilise swiftly” with consignments already landed on Monday afternoon and further shipments scheduled for Tuesday and later in the week.

With consumers flocking mainly RUBIS and GUYOIL filling stations for gasoline and diesel because none was available at the MOBIL-branded SOL outlets, Mr Phillips assured Guyanese that more fuel was becoming available.

“I wish to emphasise that there is no need for concern, panic buying, or hoarding. Adequate fuel supplies are entering the system, and this temporary disruption is being resolved,” he said.

The Prime Minister said fuel importers on Monday assured the government that the “temporary disruption of fuel supplies” would ease very soon.

Earlier on Monday, President Irfaan Ali told Demerara Waves Online News that the market disruption was caused by the breaking off of the anchorage from one of SOL’s petroleum tankers, forcing it to return.

The Prime Minister was, however, guarded in naming the company. He said supplies for the oil company have since arrived in the country.

“Following consultations with fuel importers, it was confirmed that one major oil company experienced a delay in its shipment. That shipment has since arrived and is currently being discharged,” he said.

In relation to SOL, he said 12,000 barrels of gasoline and 6,000 barrels of diesel are expected to arrive on 14 April 2026 at 2:20 p.m.

He said already 3,000 barrels of gasoline and 14,000 barrels of diesel arrived on Monday at 2 pm, and since then discharge has commenced, and distribution will commence on Monday evening.

The other companies status are

GUYOIL:

• 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.

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.

In view of the fact that many persons were seen buying large quantities of fuels in plastic bottles, the Prime Minister reminded consumers that petroleum products are highly flammable and must be handled and stored with the greatest care.

He said storing gasoline in inappropriate containers poses a serious fire risk and significantly increases the potential for injury, loss of life, and damage to property.

Mr Phillips says the government will continue to monitor developments closely and will take all necessary measures to guarantee stable and reliable access to fuel across the nation.

Monday’s fuel lines to filling stations were the longest seen since the 1980s during a gripping foreign exchange crisis and general economic downturn.