Mauritania's Minister of Energy and Petroleum, Khalid, stated during a parliamentary inquiry on May 8, 2026, that the country currently has sufficient reserves of basic petroleum products. He pointed out that in the face of fluctuations in the global energy market, the local government has introduced a prudent response plan to fully ensure stable energy supply and strengthen the national energy security defense line.

Multiple measures to stabilize supply, expand capacity, and store energy

Affected by the international energy crisis triggered by the situation in the Middle East, Mauritania has implemented strict supply guarantee measures, urging suppliers to refine their supply plans and ensuring fuel supply through daily follow-up and regular consultations. As of May 7, 2026, diesel can be self-sufficient for 52 days, gasoline for 41 days, fuel oil for 65 days, kerosene and household natural gas can each guarantee 25 days, and there are also two 10000 ton fuel transport ships waiting to dock. The country imports 1.2 to 1.3 million tons of liquid petroleum products annually. The local government has also launched a special plan to expand energy storage capacity, with plans to double the storage capacity. The storage capacity in Nouakchott will increase to 183000 cubic meters, and the facility in Nouadhibou will reach 279000 cubic meters by 2027, enhancing its ability to independently resist energy risks. Keywords: Mauritania, energy storage, oil

Promote local development of industries

In terms of localizing the energy industry, Mauritania has established a permanent secretariat for localized content, directly under the jurisdiction of the Prime Minister, to implement the President's localization development strategy deployment. The minister emphasized that the country's energy and mineral resources will no longer be simply exported as raw materials, but will become the core pillars supporting energy and industrial sovereignty, helping to improve the quality and efficiency of the economy. At the same time, relevant departments are cracking down on industry smuggling, speculation, and monopoly chaos, admitting that some gas stations are out of stock not due to insufficient inventory, but due to a surge in demand and illegal behavior. Strict measures have been taken to rectify violations and illegal activities.Editor/Gong Ziwei