Government reassures public on fuel stocks and supply stability in Mauritius

The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection, Mr John Michaël Tzoun Sao Yeung Sik Yuen, held a press conference this afternoon at his Ministry in Ebène to provide an update on the procurement and supply of petroleum products in Mauritius, as well as the country’s current fuel stock levels.

During the press conference, the Minister reassured the public that Mauritius currently has adequate fuel reserves to meet demand. As of today, the country holds fuel stocks equivalent to 49 days of gas supply, 34 days of petrol supply, 39 days of diesel supply, 25 days of Jet A1 supply, and 27 days of marine gas oil supply. Fuel oil reserves currently range between 32 and 51 days, depending on the category.

Mr Sik Yuen explained that Mauritius has been sourcing petroleum products through international suppliers since the Government-to-Government agreement with India ended in 2019. These products include gasoline, diesel, Jet A1, marine gas oil and heavy fuel oil.

The Minister further stated that in December 2024, 2Rivers DMCC informed the State Trading Corporation (STC) that it would be unable to fulfil its contract after being sanctioned by the United Kingdom authorities. In response, the STC launched emergency tenders to ensure the continued supply of fuel products to the country.

He also highlighted that the STC and the Central Electricity Board are operating under an agreement signed in January 2023 and valid until May 2026. According to the Minister, the agreement continues to govern the pricing mechanism between the two institutions.

Mr Sik Yuen further indicated that international market conditions and global supply chain challenges continue to affect fuel procurement worldwide. He added that Mauritius remains engaged in discussions with the Indian authorities on long-term fuel supply arrangements.

07 May 2026

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