NOC Chairman Joins Expanded Meeting on Fuel Supplies
This morning, May 31, 2026, Eng. Masoud Suleman, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Oil Corporation, along with representatives from the NOC’s technical and other departments and from Brega Oil Marketing Company, took part in an expanded meeting chaired by Mr. Mohamed Bin Ghalbon, Minister of State for Prime Minister and Cabinet Affairs.
The meeting reviewed the fuel supply situation in the local market, discussed the reasons for the congestion at distribution stations, and explored measures to ensure the smooth operation of supplies and address bottlenecks.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors provided a detailed overview of supply indicators, station inventory levels, fuel transportation, and distribution mechanisms. He outlined the steps taken to maintain stable supplies and meet the needs of the local market, highlighted the challenges affecting distribution operations, and discussed proposed ways to address them. He stressed that fuel smuggling is the primary issue and requires coordinated, multi-pronged solutions.
During the meeting, Eng. Masoud reaffirmed that the NOC continues to play a central role in meeting the local market’s needs for various petroleum products. This is done by maintaining the regularity of production and supply operations and ensuring a continuous flow of the required quantities, in coordination with relevant authorities and Brega Oil Marketing Company.
In conclusion, it was agreed to continue coordination among all concerned parties and to take the necessary steps to improve the efficiency of transportation and distribution operations. This should help reduce congestion at service stations and ensure the regular, safe delivery of fuel to all areas.