Nghe An: Ensuring no disruption in gasoline supply

Nghe An Market Management Department works with Thien Minh Duc Group Joint Stock Company. Photo: Van Truong

According to the report of Nghe An Market Management Department, through inspection and supervision work in recent times, it shows thatpetroleum supplyIn the province, there were local interruptions at some times and in some localities, but there were no closures or sales suspensions...

To promptly grasp the situation of gasoline supply, on the afternoon of November 14, the Nghe An Market Management Department worked with gasoline suppliers in the area, such as Nghe An Petroleum Company, Petrolimex Nghe Tinh Transportation and Service Joint Stock Company, Thien Minh Duc Group Joint Stock Company (Vinh City), Tien Nhat Trading and Service Joint Stock Company (Cua Lo Town). The gasoline trading enterprises shared that despite difficulties in supply, up to this point, the supply activities are still adequate.

At Nghe An Petroleum Company, Mr. Nguyen Sy Van - Chairman and Director of Nghe An Petroleum Company said that they can still meet the demand of 32,000 - 33,000m3 of gasoline and oil per month. Currently, the company is continuing to negotiate with partners to import an additional volume of about 20% of gasoline and oil for Nghe An. Mr. Nguyen Sy Van said that currently, some gas stations in the area are in shortage but only locally and temporarily, at the latest within the day, they will be regulated, trying to promptly supply gasoline and oil to retail stores.

The leader of Petrolimex Nghe Tinh Transport and Service Joint Stock Company said: Although the domestic supply of gasoline and oil is limited and the business's operations are facing many difficulties, the company will strive to meet the fuel demand in the province...

Mr. Nguyen Van Huong - Director of Nghe An Market Management Department added: Nghe An province currently has no shortage of gasoline. Local shortages in some places have been resolved quickly, promptly serving the people.

The Market Management Department coordinates with the Nghe An Department of Industry and Trade to work with key businesses and distribute requests to provide adequate and timely supply of goods to stores in their system.

At the same time, the Department will continue to coordinate with the Border Guard and Customs forces operating on sea routes and sea areas to inspect and monitor the sea areas of petrol stations; coordinate with local authorities to closely monitor the sale of petrol and oil at retail stores in the area, not allowing the situation of stopping sales without reason according to regulations.

Gas station in Do Luong town operates normally. Photo: Van Truong

According to the report of the Department of Industry and Trade, currently, the main traders still ensure the supply of 58,000-62,000m3/month, specifically: Nghe An Petroleum Company supplies about 32,000-33,000m3 of gasoline and oil/month; Thien Minh Duc Group Joint Stock Company supplies about 20,000-22,000m3 of gasoline and oil/month; other distributors supply about 6,000-7,000m3 of gasoline and oil/month.