The Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) has commenced the importation of petroleum products into the country, following a special dispensation granted by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. The move marks a major shift in the national fuel strategy and is aimed at addressing chronic shortages and stabilizing the domestic supply chain.
A statement from the LPRC on July 29, 2025, confirmed the arrival of its first gasoline consignment. The company, while reaffirming its policy of not distributing or retailing petroleum products, is inviting qualified importers to serve as Off Takers to lift and sell the products across Liberia.
For over four decades, LPRC functioned solely as a storage and warehousing facility. However, under the leadership of Managing Director Amos B. Tweh, the institution is undergoing a significant transformation aimed at improving energy security and public service delivery.
In a formal directive earlier this year, President Boakai authorized LPRC to begin importing petroleum products as a temporary but strategic measure to stabilize the market. “Given the urgent need to ensure a steady and affordable supply of petroleum products across the country, I have granted the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company the authority to import fuel directly, while maintaining transparency and accountability in the process,” the President stated.
Since assuming office, Managing Director Tweh has led a reform-driven agenda focused on operational efficiency, infrastructure modernization, and regulatory enforcement. The decision to move into petroleum importation is the most prominent milestone of his leadership, signaling a new chapter for the LPRC as a proactive and responsive national institution.
Importers have been urged to immediately contact LPRC’s Marketing and Legal Departments to finalize purchase arrangements. According to the release, the deadline for expressing interest is Friday, August 1, 2025, at 4:00 PM. All regulatory standards governing petroleum handling and movement will remain in force.
LPRC says this initiative is about more than product availability—it is about restoring order, building confidence in the sector, and ensuring that petroleum remains accessible to all Liberians.
