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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 - $)

Petrol

98 Octane: 81,250 LBP / 0.89 USD
95 Octane: 83,300 LBP / 0.92 USD

Diesel

70,950 LBP / 0.78 USD

Paraffin

N/A

Jet A-1

N/A

Seasonal Variations 

Seasonal Variations

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

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

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)

 

If yes, are the standards adequate/properly enforced?

Yes

 

Testing Laboratories

Are there national testing laboratories?

Yes

 

 

Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory

Company

Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory – Industrial Research Institute (IRI)

Name 

IRI Building

Address

Lebanese University Campus 
Hadath (Baabda), Lebanon

Telephone and Fax

PABX / Fax: +961 (5) 467831

Contact

pr@iri.org.lb
The Industrial Research Institute http://www.iri.org.lb/about-us.html

 

Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.

Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.

 

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