Fuel Overview
Pacific Energy acquired BP’s assets in 2010 and now supplies 85% of Tuvalu’s fuel. They have 1 depot, 9 retail fuel stations and a total storage capacity of 0.8 million litres. They are also the airport fuel supplier.
Two other smaller suppliers import fuel directly for sale.
On Funafuti fuel is delivered to retail outlets by small tanker trailer (pictured below).
Delivery to the outer islands uses 200L steel drums involving transference from larger ship to small boats that are able to access the beaches.
Pacific Energy fuel storage
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
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Fuel Prices per Litre as of: 22/12/22 (local currency and USD - $) |
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Petrol |
AUD$2.25/L - USD$1.52/L |
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Diesel |
AUD$3.30/L- USD$2.23/L |
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Paraffin |
N/A |
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Jet A-1 |
AUD$1.00/L - USD$0.67/L |
Note: The Tuvalu Fuel Supply Company is a small operation located adjacent to the airstrip that has equipment to refuel planes with Jet A-1 supplied by Pacific Energy.
Seasonal Variations
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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?) |
No |
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Is there a rationing system? |
No |
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Is fuel to lower income / vulnerable groups subsidized? |
No |
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Can the local industry expand fuel supply to meet humanitarian needs? |
Yes |
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Is it possible for a humanitarian organization to directly contract a reputable supplier / distributor to provide its fuel needs? |
Yes |
Fuel Transportation
Fuel is transported from the Pacific Energy fuel farm in a tank trailer towed by tractor to the outlets on Funafuti. Delivery to the outer islands uses 200L steel drums involving transference from larger ships to small boats that are able to access the beaches.
Unloading fuel drums, outer island
Standards, Quality and Testing
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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? |
N/A |
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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, please identify the appropriate national and/or regional authority. |
National: Yes Regional: |
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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 |
TFS |
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Name |
Tuvalu Fuel Supply |
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Address |
Niuatu Funafuti Tuvalu |
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Telephone and Fax |
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Contact |
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Standards Used |
Defstan 91-091 |
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