“Monrovia, Liberia – July 27, 2025 – In a landmark development for Liberia’s petroleum sector, the Managing Director of the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC), Mr. Amos Tweh, has announced that the country is set to receive its first direct shipment of petroleum products in over 40 years.
Speaking live on The CLASS Reloaded, Mr. Tweh revealed that 10 metric tons of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) commonly referred to as gasoline will arrive at the Petroleum Storage Terminal (PST) in Monrovia tomorrow, marking a significant step in the nation’s journey toward energy security and self-sufficiency.
“This marks a pivotal moment, Liberia is back after 40 years!” Amos Tweh, Managing Director, LPRC
This milestone is being realized under the strategic directive of His Excellency President Joseph N. Boakai, who has prioritized the revitalization of national institutions and endorsed LPRC’s direct importation initiative as a critical mechanism for strengthening the country’s petroleum supply chain.
The inbound shipment represents more than just a fuel consignment, it is a symbol of restored national capability, a renewed assertion of energy independence, and a signal of Liberia’s re-emergence as a key player in the regional petroleum landscape.
The LPRC, which has long served as a central hub for fuel storage and distribution, is now positioned to play a more active role in fuel importation, price stabilization, and supply chain reliability. This bold move is expected to reduce dependency on third-party importers, ensure greater product availability, and enhance national energy resilience.
As the nation anticipates the vessel’s berthing at PST, this historic shipment is being hailed as a turning point, a testament to government resolve, institutional leadership, and the shared ambition of moving Liberia forward.” LPRC
