Nasheed warns of high risk of fuel shortages in Maldives, urges immediate action
The government has been urged to implement measures such as assessing private sector fuel storage capacity, establishing scheduled power outages, and imposing restrictions on the use of land vehicles.
Former President Mohamed Nasheed speaks at an MDP rally. | MDP | MDP
Former President Mohamed Nasheed has stated that the Maldives currently maintains only a 20-day fuel reserve, warning that the country faces a high risk of a fuel shortage.
In a post shared on X, Nasheed stated that the Maldives has a total diesel storage capacity of 70 million liters, accounting for both the State Trading Organization (STO) and the private sector. He further noted that the country’s petrol storage capacity stands at 25 million liters.
Nasheed stated that the current reserves would only last for 20 days. Consequently, he warned that the Maldives faces a significant risk of a fuel shortage.
Nasheed highlighted several critical measures that must be implemented immediately. These include assessing the fuel storage capacity of the private sector, establishing a schedule for rolling power outages, restricting the use of land vehicles, and reducing the operating hours of government offices and schools.
Furthermore, Nasheed called for a reduction in social activities and emphasized the importance of securing fuel supplies for the fishing industry, resorts, and the aviation sector. He also highlighted the necessity of rerouting supply lines by identifying air and sea routes that bypass Western Asia.
