Shortage of Jet fuel at OR Thambo

South Africa’s largest airport is facing supply shortages in jet fuel as the recent floods in parts of the country have caused logistical issues.

The South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA) warned that the movement of fuel is challenging at the moment due to the impact of the recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal. Rail deliveries have been paused as a result of extensive damage to railway lines, it said.

SAPIA confirmed that jet fuel stocks at O.R Tambo International Airport are low but not critical. 

“As at 25 April 2022, stocks were sitting at three days. The available jet fuel at the airport is adequate to accommodate the current demand. South Africa depends on jet fuel supply through both local production and imports and there is sufficient product availability in the country” said SAIPA.

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has assured that airlines has jet fuel at Johannesburg’s OR Thambo was adequate

According to Mbalula, the issue was resolved after a meeting with mineral resources and energy ministry and Airports Company South Africa ACSA

“The Departments of Transport and Mineral Resources and Energy, were mandated to put measures in place to address the jet fuel shortage experienced at OR Tambo International Airport,” said Mbalula.

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