Morocco’s energy ministry says fuel supplies remain stable despite exceptional weather disrupting activity at some of the country’s ports.
In a statement, the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development said strong climatic conditions over recent weeks had delayed the unloading of some fuel tankers. It said all public and private operators had been deployed to ensure a steady supply.
The ministry said national fuel stocks stand at more than 617,000 tonnes, enough to meet domestic demand while ships waiting offshore carry more than one million additional tonnes of petroleum products.
It said it was closely monitoring stock levels and vessels awaiting discharge, in coordination with industry professionals, and stressed that the situation was “under control”.
Some fuel stations in flood-affected areas have been temporarily closed as a precaution to protect the environment and public safety, the statement added.
The ministry said it was maintaining daily coordination with local authorities and fuel operators to ensure supplies across all regions. A monitoring unit is tracking developments and responding immediately to any supply-related issues.
It added that the National Laboratory of Energy and Mines remains on standby to check fuel quality and allow tankers to unload as soon as weather conditions improve.
The ministry said the measures were based on more than 35 years of experience in managing the impact of climate variability, and that further communication would follow when appropriate.
