The Libyan Army has deployed military police units at fuel stations in Benghazi and its suburbs to maintain order amid ongoing disruptions caused by severe fuel shortages.
The military’s intervention follows complaints regarding the mismanagement of some stations due to overwhelming crowds, the army announced.
In response to the critical fuel shortage plaguing Libya, the Government of National Unity reported on Friday that four fuel tankers are expected to arrive at the ports of Tripoli, Misrata, and Zawiya on Friday and Saturday.
These tankers are set to deliver a total of 132 million liters of gasoline to help alleviate the situation.
The Government of National Unity stated that three of the tankers, each carrying 33 million liters of gasoline, will dock at the ports of Tripoli, Zawiya, and Misrata on Friday.
A fourth tanker, also loaded with 33 million liters of gasoline, is scheduled to arrive in Tripoli on Saturday, bringing the total to 132 million liters.
Additionally, two tankers have already offloaded their cargo at Benghazi port on Thursday.
Despite these deliveries, the fuel crisis continues to grip the Libyan capital of Tripoli and surrounding areas, with most fuel stations in the region remaining closed.
This ongoing issue marks a recurring challenge for Libya as it grapples with persistent fuel shortages.
The Libyan oil export port of Hariga has ceased operations due to a lack of crude supplies, according to engineers at the terminal.
The stoppage is linked to the near-total shutdown of the Sarir oilfield, the main supplier to Hariga. This development comes amid escalating tensions between Libya’s eastern and western political factions, which have led to the closure of most of the country’s oilfields.
The eastern-based administration, which controls the majority of Libya’s oil production, is demanding that western authorities step back from their attempt to replace the central bank governor—a position crucial to controlling oil revenue in the country. The ongoing dispute over the central bank threatens to destabilize Libya further.
