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Fuel Overview

Hydrocarbons are managed by the Société Comorienne des Hydrocarbures (SCH), a state-owned company established by Law No. 80-27 of January 1980. The SCH is under the supervision of the Ministry of Finance and the Budget. Its purpose is to import, store and distribute petroleum products in the Comoros. It is one of the few government corporations that makes a subsequent contribution to the tax budget (including the single tax) and service revenues. 

The company imports the various hydrocarbon products already processed and delivers them to two storage sites located in Moroni and Mutsamudu. Storage capacity is around 2 months of consumption and deliveries are made every 45 days.  The fuel is then sold to private companies, usually there are as many stations as owners.

The number of stations on the archipelago is:

- 21 in Grande Comore

- 22 in Anjouan

- 04 in Mohéli

During the last decade, there had been some shortages, but they are quite rare and usually do not last more than two weeks.

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 athttp://www.mytravelcost.com/petrol-prices/ which is updated monthly. 


Fuel Pricing

Fuel tariffs are set by the government. Despite the rise in import costs, the price has remained fixed since 2016.

Fuel Prices per Litre as of: 01/09/2019

 (local currency and USD - $)

Petrol

600 KMF / 1.36 $

Diesel

450 KMF / 1.02 $

Paraffin

250 KMF / 0.57 $

Jet A-1

500 KMF / 1.13 $

Seasonal Variations 

Comoros has never experienced 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?)

No

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?

No

Is it possible for a humanitarian organization to directly contract a reputable supplier / distributor to provide its fuel needs?

Yes, it is possible to contract with a reliable reseller or have the fuel directly delivered on site with the SCH.

Fuel Transportation

The refuelling is done approximately every 45 days. The oil tanker that supplies the Comoros discharge 60% in Moroni and 40% in Mutsamudu. Mohéli is then supplied from one of the two main depots with a 300,000 MT tanker belonging to the government. When this boat is out of order or maintenance, the Comorian Hydrocarbon Company has to charter a boat in a neighbouring country that can create delivery delays.

Fuel outflows from depots can be made free of charge by SCH trucks, but with limited numbers, most of the resellers have their own fleet to refuel their service stations.

The transport of Jet A1 from the main depots to the airport depots is done with SCH trucks dedicated to this specific supply.


Storage capacities

Storage Capacity in SCH in cubic meters in 2019

Gasoline Diesel Jet A-1 Total

Moroni

3400

6200

2000

11600

Hahaya

n/a

n/a

780

780

Mutsamudu     

2000

3200

3000

8400

Fomboni

110

258

160

528

TOTAL

5510

9658

5940

21108

 

Standards, Quality and Testing

The SCH has its own quality testing laboratory. The different hydrocarbons are tested with each new delivery. The standards applied for storage is transportation standards are ASTM (American Society for International Technical Materials), an official certificate is established at each output of hydrocarbon deposits.

The oil stations selling retail fuel are very rarely controlled and there have been allegations of cutting fuel with water to increase their profits.

Industry Control Measures

Do tanks have adequate protection against water mixing with the fuel?

No

Are there filters in the system which monitor where fuel is loaded into aircraft?

Yes

Is there adequate epoxy coating of tanks on trucks?

No (stainless steel for the Jet A1)

Is there a presence of suitable firefighting equipment?

Yes

Standards Authority

Is there a national or regional standards authority?

No

If yes, please identify the appropriate national and/or regional authority.

N/A

If yes, are the standards adequate/properly enforced?

Normes internationales ASTM (American Society for Technical Materials)

Testing Laboratories

Are there national testing laboratories?

Yes

 

Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory

Company

Société Comorienne des Hydrocarbures (SCH)

Name 

Ibrahim MOHAMED

Address

Bureau National de la Société Comorienne des Hydrocarbures

Telephone and Fax

+269 3400810

Contact

ranimma49@gmail.com

Standards Used

ASTM (American Society for Technical Materials)

 

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