Imports and exports

Based on the latest 2023 annual statistical report from the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC), estimated gasoline consumption and production in 2022 were at almost the same levels in Algeria. This implies that there was no significant import of gasoline in the country.

In terms of gasoline export, if the new refinery in Hassi Messaoud is fully operational in 2024 and the modernization of other refineries is completed, petroleum products including gasoline could be exported from Algeria. According to an announcement by the President of Algeria on December 10, 2023, efforts must be increased to launch the operation of the new refinery in Hassi Messaoud, to supply gasoline for domestic use, but also to export any surpluses. However, there might be d