Logistics and distribution

Petroleum products are distributed from refineries by pipelines, rail, sea and road to approximately 200 depots, 4,600 service stations and from refineries to over 100,000 direct consumers in 2022. The main companies involved in wholesaling are: BP Southern Africa, Astron Energy, Engen Petroleum, PetroSA, Sasol, Shell South Africa and Total South Africa. These companies operate storage terminals and distribution facilities. Until recently, very few non-refining wholesalers were supplying fuel in the country. Currently, there are a number of independent companies which have registered with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy. The New Multi Product Pipeline (NMPP) is a state-owned pipeline transporting diesel and petrol from the port of Durban to the pro