STO brings in 20-day fuel stock amid global supply concerns

The shipment includes both petrol and diesel, ensuring continued availability across the Maldives.

Mohamed Hilmy

21 March 2026, 16:18

The State Trading Organization (STO) has brought in a shipment of fuel sufficient to meet national demand for the next 20 days, according to an STO official.

The shipment includes both petrol and diesel, ensuring continued availability across the Maldives.

The official further stated that an additional shipment is expected to arrive soon, as part of ongoing efforts to maintain stable fuel supplies in the country.

This development comes as concerns grow among the public over a potential fuel shortage due to the escalating crisis in the Middle East. The ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States has affected global energy routes, with partial disruptions reported in the Strait of Hormuz — a key passage through which a significant portion of the world’s fuel is transported.

The situation has contributed to rising global oil prices and heightened uncertainty in supply chains.

In response, the government has assured that all necessary measures are being taken to manage fuel supplies in the Maldives and to avoid any disruptions.

STO brings in 20-day fuel stock amid global supply concerns

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