Why Libya imports most of its fuel
The article highlights the ongoing crisis in Libya's electricity and fuel sectors. Despite having Africa's largest oil reserves, the country suffers from a shortage of electricity production and refining fuels, leading to prolonged outages that can reach up to 16 hours daily during the summer. These outages cause economic losses for businesses and households, as they are forced to purchase expensive generators whose prices and operating costs rise due to fuel shortages. Although Libya produces about 1.5 million barrels of oil per day, it only meets around 30% of its fuel needs and relies heavily on importing the remaining 70%. This dependence worsens the crisis, especially with fuel smuggling, poor management, and corruption—exacerbated by recent attacks on oil and electricity infrastructure. Authorities are trying to increase fuel supplies through measures such as direct fuel sales, but long queues continue, underscoring the infrastructural challenges and inefficient use of the country’s oil resources.
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