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Brega Oil launches mobile diesel stations to address Libya's fuel shortage
via Libya Herald1 min read
Brega Oil Marketing Company has launched its first mobile diesel fuel station in coordination with the Soug Al-Juma Municipality to help alleviate an acute diesel shortage in Tripoli. The company stated this initiative aims to support the smooth supply of diesel and reduce pressure on existing distribution stations. Brega Oil is also preparing to open another mobile station in the Tajoura area as part of a plan to expand service. This move is among several operational measures by the company to enhance the flexibility of its distribution system and improve service efficiency. The diesel shortage has negatively impacted businesses, including transport trucks and heavy industrial machinery, leading to a demonstration by truck drivers in Tripoli on June 15.
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