Supply and Demand
Libya is a large producer of crude oil, however, refining capacity and operations are not enough to meet domestic demand, and fuel smuggling contributes to further reduction of the supply. About 70% of Libya´s fuel demand is imported.
The production and consumption of gasoline are shown in the figure below, for the period 2007-2017.
Gasoline production and consumption in Libya
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Source: Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries, 2019