Vaz assures of adequate fuel supplies ahead of TS Melissa
Published:Thursday | October 23, 2025 | 1:24 PM
Petrojam, the country’s sole oil refinery, has confirmed that it has sufficient fuel supplies as Jamaica braces for possible disruptions from Tropical Storm Melissa.
Energy Minister Daryl Vaz disclosed on Thursday that Petrojam has two weeks' supply of refined products and 10 days' supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) stored for use following passage of the storm.
Vaz said loading facilities in Kingston and Montego Bay will extend their hours to support pre-storm deliveries.
Further, the minister said Jamaica Aircraft Refuelling Service is fully stocked with jet fuel and aviation gasoline to ensure continuous aircraft refuelling.
He said all emergency systems at Petrojam have already been activated.
- Livern Barrett
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