Prime Minister Mark Phillips is assuring Guyanese that fuel supplies will stabilise soon, as the government moves to address concerns over a temporary disruption.

The Phillips’ assurance came last evening after President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and the prime minister met with fuel suppliers.

In a statement, Phillips said the shortage was linked to a delay in a shipment from a major oil company.

However, he noted that the shipment has since arrived and is currently being offloaded.

The Prime Minister said fuel importers have indicated that additional supplies are already entering the system, with more shipments expected over the coming days.

The situation led to panic buying in several areas.

Phillips urged the public to remain calm, warning against hoarding or unnecessary stockpiling.
“There is no need for concern,” he said, adding that adequate supplies are being restored and the issue is being resolved.
He also cautioned against unsafe fuel storage practices, reminding citizens that petroleum products are highly flammable and must be handled with care. Improper storage, he warned, increases the risk of fires, injuries and property damage.

According to the government, multiple fuel shipments have already arrived or are due this week.

Supplies from the Guyana Oil Company are expected to land on April 15, including 9,000 barrels of diesel and 21,000 barrels of gasoline.

Meanwhile, consignments from SOL Guyana Inc. and Rubis Guyana Inc. began arriving on April 13, with additional deliveries scheduled through April 14.

These include thousands of barrels of gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel, which are expected to support distribution across the country.

Phillips said the government will continue to monitor the situation closely and take all necessary steps to ensure a stable and reliable fuel supply nationwide.