There’s a fuel shortage but supplies are coming tonight – Pres Ali

President Irfaan Ali on Monday confirmed that there is a fuel shortage due to damage to one of SOL’s anchorages, but he said he was assured that supplies for that company would be arriving on Monday night.

“I met with fuel importers today to address the current fuel shortages. I’ve been assured that shipments are expected as early as tonight, with additional supplies already being sourced to meet national demand,” he said on his Facebook page following a meeting with all suppliers.

He later told Demerara Waves Online News that fuel for Guyana Power and Light (GPL), the country’s major electricity provider, would not be affected by the fuel shortage.

Dr Ali said his administration was closely monitoring the situation to ensure stability and continued supply.

The President said the state-owned Guyana Oil Company (GUYOIL) reported that it had fuel, RUBIS was increasing its supply and SOL had a “shipping and logistics issue” because the anchorage for one their vessels broke and the vessel was forced to return.

“RUBIS and GUYOIL said that they don’t foresee a challenge and they have orders in line and some of it will arrive as early as tonight (Monday) night.

Asked whether he was comforted by the assurances given, the president responded, “Well, we are monitoring it to ensure that the assurances given are followed through with,” he said.

Dr Ali added that RUBIS’ management informed that it was ready to supply as much fuel as Guyana wants.

The President said he has ordered GUYOIL to maximise all of its storage capacity.