Fuel shipments to meet demand; no need to ‘panic purchase’ – Gov’t

The Government of Guyana is assuring Guyanese that fuel supplies will be normalised starting Monday night, following a delay in shipment from one major oil company and a resultant shortage during the day.

See full release below: 

Government is aware of reports of some level of panic over fuel availability in the country.

Following a meeting with fuel importers, it was discovered that one major oil company developed a delay with its fuel shipment.  This company has since received fuel and is presently discharging same.

All importers have assured Government that the situation will be normalized as shipments arrived this afternoon and additional shipments are expected tomorrow and later in the week. See below a schedule of fuel shipment arrivals this week.

Consumers are advised that there is no need for concern, panic buying or hoarding, as adequate fuel stocks will be available within the system as the minor disruption is normalized.  The public is strongly cautioned that petroleum products are highly flammable and must be handled and stored with extreme care. The unsafe storage of gasoline, particularly in inappropriate containers, poses a serious fire risk and significantly increases the potential for injury, loss of life, and damage to property.

The Government will continue to monitor the situation closely and take all necessary actions 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 15Apr2026 to offload Thursday morning.

SOL Guyana Inc.:

• 3,000bbls Gasoline, arrived 13Apr2026, vessel arrived 2pm, vessel discharge has commenced, distribution will commence this evening.
• 14,000 bbls diesel arrived 13Apr2026, vessel arrived 2pm, vessel discharge has commenced, distribution will commence this evening.
• 12,000 bbls gasoline, 14Apr2026, expected arrival time 2:20pm
• 6,000 bbls diesel, 14Apr2026, expected arrival time 2:20pm

Rubis Guyana Inc:

• 10,000 bbls gasoline, arrived today 13Apr2026 at 2pm.
• 6,700 bbls Low Sulphur Diesel, arrived today 13Apr2026 at 2pm.
• 4,500 bbls Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel, arrived today 13Apr2026 at 2pm.
• 10,000 bbls gasoline expected 14Apr2026 at 3pm
• 18,000 bbls expected 14Apr2026 at 3pm
• 3,000 bbls avjet expected 14Apr2026 at 3pm