Fuel Overview
In Lebanon, fuel is provided by private companies. Currently, there are no supply constraints. Fuel is primarily imported into Lebanon from neighbouring Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Turkey, and others.
For more information on government and fuel provider contact details, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.7 Fuel Providers Contact List.
Information may also be found at: http://www.mytravelcost.com/petrol-prices/ which is updated monthly.
Fuel Pricing
The Lebanese governments directly controls fuel prices through the Ministry of Energy and regulatory bodies, and it issue weekly updated prices for all fuel products. In 2021, the Central Bank of Lebanon lifted all subsidies on fuel products.
Fuel Prices per Litre as of: 14 Jul 2023 (Local currency and USD - $) |
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Petrol |
98 Octane: 81,250 LBP / 0.89 USD |
Diesel |
70,950 LBP / 0.78 USD |
Paraffin |
N/A |
Jet A-1 |
N/A |
Seasonal Variations
Seasonal Variations |
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Are there national priorities in the availability of fuel? (i.e. are there restrictions or priorities for the provision of fuel such as to the military?) |
Yes |
Is there a rationing system? |
No |
Is fuel to lower income / vulnerable groups subsidized? |
No |
Can the local industry expand fuel supply to meet humanitarian needs? |
Yes |
Is it possible for a humanitarian organization to directly contract a reputable supplier / distributor to provide its fuel needs? |
Yes |
Fuel Transportation
Fuel transport is carried out via fuel tankers owned by private companies. Current capacity is sufficient for local needs, as well as potential increases in demand from the humanitarian community. In case of an emergency/conflict the main challenge would be to maintain a supply route via air/sea as the country is a net fuel importer.
Standards, Quality and Testing
The Industrial Research Institute (IRI) situated in Baabda, was established in 1953 and is an internationally accredited Lebanese institution for studies, industrial research, and scientific testing and analysis.
The Institute operates laboratories and scientific equipment in fields including Petroleum and Derivatives, Physical Chemistry, Water, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metrology and Calibration, and others
Industry Control Measures |
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Do tanks have adequate protection against water mixing with the fuel? |
Yes |
Are there filters in the system which monitor where fuel is loaded into aircraft? |
Yes |
Is there adequate epoxy coating of tanks on trucks? |
Yes |
Is there a presence of suitable firefighting equipment? |
Yes |
Standards Authority |
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Is there a national or regional standards authority? |
Yes |
If yes, please identify the appropriate national and/or regional authority. |
National: Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory – Industrial Research Institute (IRI)
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If yes, are the standards adequate/properly enforced? |
Yes |
Testing Laboratories |
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Are there national testing laboratories? |
Yes |
Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory |
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Company |
Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory – Industrial Research Institute (IRI) |
Name |
IRI Building |
Address |
Lebanese University Campus |
Telephone and Fax |
PABX / Fax: +961 (5) 467831 |
Contact |
pr@iri.org.lb |
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