The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) says it continues to monitor the supply of petroleum products into the country through the analysis of import volumes and volume reconciliations submitted by oil companies on monthly basis.
Working together with the Ministry and the oil industry, the Authority is monitoring ongoing global geopolitical tensions in the Middle East as well as any regional supply constraints to ensure proactive supplier engagements and active supply planning. According to BERA, Botswana Oil (BOL) has confirmed commercial supply volumes of approximately 68 million litres for March 2026 equating to about 22days of national consumption, based on Botswana’s estimated daily demands of approximately 3.1million litres.
The current government strategic reserves stand at approximately 9 days of national cover against maximum storage capacity of 15 days cover. Citizen Oil Companies (COCs) have also reported stock cover ranging from 5 to 10 days. “Despite the stable supply outlook for March 2026, the Authority advises the nation of the evolving nature of the supply situation.
The continuation or escalation of geopolitical conflict in the Middle East and disruptions to key maritime routes may present potential risks to future global fuel supply chains. In such circumstances, fuel-producing countries may prioritize domestic demand, potentially resulting in export restrictions or supply disruptions, including non-delivery of contracted cargoes due to force majeure.”
“The Authority working closely with the Ministry of Minerals and Energy, BOL and citizen importers, will continue to closely monitor these developments and to manage supply risks through ongoing supplier engagement and active supply planning. To this point, the Authority will continue to provide weekly updates. Therefore, we encourage consumers to remain calm and avoid hoarding products.”