Tripoli – Ahmed Al-Maslati, spokesperson for Brega Petroleum Marketing Company, assured citizens that operations at the Tripoli oil depot remain normal. He said a drone strike early Thursday caused no disruption to supply or injuries.
Al-Maslati told Libya Al-Ahrar TV that the drone strike hit inside the facility, damaging two pipeline lines and tanks 213 and 220 with shrapnel. Specialized teams secured the area and began safety checks and technical assessments to determine the extent of the damage. He stressed that the top priority was to prevent any human casualties.
He confirmed that Tripoli Port remains operational. On Wednesday, about 15 million liters of fuel were delivered to stations. The Tripoli depot supplied another 3 million liters to stations in western Libya and Greater Tripoli on Wednesday and Thursday, totaling around 18 million liters in two days.
In addition, Al-Zawiya oil depot supplied about 4.4 million liters to the wider western region on Wednesday.
Al-Maslati explained that stations receive fuel according to their allocations. He called on mayors and municipal councils to monitor the delivery process and ensure shipments reach the stations. He urged each mayor to oversee shipments in their own municipality.
Al-Maslati dismissed reports of fuel shortages in Nalut, which he recently visited. He said issues there were addressed two weeks ago in coordination with local officials. Four stations serve the city; two receive daily supplies, and two operate on alternating days. The municipality has set up a distribution program to prevent congestion and confirmed fuel is available.
Regarding other cities, including Kabaw, Al-Maslati said fuel is reaching these areas, but delays sometimes occur due to distribution issues at local stations. Logistics challenges like truck breakdowns, delayed pick-ups from Al-Zawiya and long distances in mountainous regions can also affect delivery times.
Al-Maslati noted that recent public anxiety over fuel availability has led to long lines at stations, even though many people already have more than half a tank in their vehicles.
He explained that the Ministry of Interior’s crisis management unit oversees fuel station operations. Authorities are monitoring stations for violations such as hoarding or illegal sales and have closed any stations found breaking the rules. Officials are considering how to reallocate fuel from these closed stations to others nearby.
Al-Maslati concluded by saying that investigations into the drone attack on the Tripoli depot are still ongoing. Security agencies are handling the case, and he promised further updates once final reports are ready.