Fuel Overview
The country is not an oil producer. All the fuel is imported through the Israeli ports of Ashdod and Haifa.
Within Israel there are many fuel stations and no problem with access to fuel. Within the West Bank there is fuel available in major towns and cities. In the Gaza Strip the main issue is the overall supply of fuel from Israel to Gaza which has been hindered by the Government of Israel since June 2007.
In the Gaza Strip, the UN receives emergency fuel through UNRWA or UNSCO in times of crisis; however, there is also a possibility to make a deal with the local fuel supplier in Gaza to cover emergency needs.
During time of crises, the WFP-awarded commercial transporters inside the Gaza Strip don’t have problems with getting fuel from the UNRWA fuel station for transportation of humanitarian cargo, but this should be coordinated with UNRWA in advance.
For more information on government and fuel provider contact details, please see the following links:
4.1 Palestine Government Contact List
4.7 Palestine Fuel Providers Contact List (Israel)
Information may also be found at: http://www.mytravelcost.com/petrol-prices/ which is updated monthly.
Fuel Pricing
On the 1st day of each month the Israeli Authorities advertise the rates of all the fuel for the Israeli Market. The rates in the West Bank and Gaza are always lower than the rates in Israel and that according to Palestinian Authorities rates.
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Fuel Prices per Litre as of 01 August 2023 |
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local currency - ILS |
USD - $ |
Remarks |
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Gaz Propane Tank / 12 kg |
70.00 |
18.70 |
in West Bank |
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Diesel (per litre) |
6.29 |
1.68 |
in West Bank |
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Excellent Gasoline 95 (per litre) |
6.70 |
1.79 |
in West Bank |
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Gaz Propane Tank / 12 kg |
70.00 |
18.70 |
in Gaza Strip |
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Diesel (per litre) |
6.35 |
1.70 |
in Gaza Strip |
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Excellent Gasoline 95 (per litre) |
6.70 |
1.79 |
in Gaza Strip |
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Gaz Propane Tank / 12 kg |
123.5 |
32.99 |
in Israel |
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Diesel (per litre) |
6.717 |
1.767 |
in Israel |
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Excellent Gasoline 95 (per litre) |
6.86 |
1.83 |
in Israel |
Exchange rate: 3.743 ILS / 1 USD
Fuel Transportation
Fuel tanks collect the fuel at the various ports and all internal transportation is done by the fuel trucks.
Standards, Quality and Testing
In Israel, the Israeli authorities are responsible for the fuel quality in all the fuel stations. The authorities also inspect all fuel stations to make sure that they are operating according to the standards. In the large cities of the West Bank, the Palestinian Authorities check fuel quality.
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Industry Control Measures |
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Do tanks have adequate protection against water mixing with the fuel? |
Yes |
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Are there filters in the system which monitor where fuel is loaded into aircraft? |
Yes |
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Is there adequate epoxy coating of tanks on trucks? |
Yes |
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Is there a presence of suitable firefighting equipment? |
Yes |
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Standards Authority |
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Is there a national or regional standards authority? |
Yes |
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If yes, are the standards adequate/properly enforced? |
Yes |
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Testing Laboratories |
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Are there national testing laboratories? |
Yes |
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Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory |
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Company |
ICT Oil Laboratories 1995 Ltd. |
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Name |
Seth Sommer |
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Address |
4 Yad Harutzim, P.O.Box 2278, Kfar Saba 44425, Israel |
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Telephone and Fax |
Tel 972-9-7662113, Fax: 972-9-7662114, |
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Contact |
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Standards Used |
The company operates its own laboratory facilities and performs most standard fuel and lubricant analyses. The company provides its clients with a vast spectrum of information, including product quality and condition of the overall system. |
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.
