Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah has dismissed reports suggesting that the country is experiencing a shortage of petroleum products, assuring the public that fuel supplies remain sufficient across the market.
In comments to local media over the weekend, Minister Piah said the government is monitoring the situation closely and confirmed that there is currently no acute shortage of gasoline or other petroleum products in Liberia.
“There is no acute shortage of petroleum products in the country,” the minister said, adding that Liberia continues to import fuel as long as the products remain available on the international market.
However, Piah cautioned that domestic fuel prices could fluctuate depending on developments in global energy markets.
According to him, increases in international petroleum prices could affect local pump prices, but the government remains committed to ensuring that fuel products remain available to consumers.
“As long as the products are available globally, Liberia will continue to import them,” Piah said. “When global prices rise, local prices may also increase, but the government will ensure petroleum products remain available on the market.”
A visit by reporters to several filling stations in the Sinkor area of Monrovia found petroleum products available for sale, despite earlier reports of possible shortages.
At the time of the tour, gasoline was being sold at approximately 1,080 Liberian dollars, while cooking gas was priced at around 910 Liberian dollars.
The government has not announced any immediate changes to fuel supply policy but says it will continue monitoring global price trends and domestic market conditions to maintain stable supply.
