In general, supplies and services are available with good quality in the local market of Libya. Food and NFI supplies are 80% imported from the neighboring countries and international markets such as Europe, USA and Middle East by private importers and investors then distributed to the wholesalers and distributors. However, due to different factors such as security, lack of liquidity in the central banks and exchange rate fluctuation, the local market is not regulated, is unpredictable and often unstable in pricing, and there is a shortage of items every now and then. 

Fuel in Libya is subsidized by government, but it still subjects to interruption and shortage from time to time.