Libya awards fuel supply tenders to Western firms in blow to Russian trade
Libya is overhauling its oil sector by awarding fuel tenders to Western firms. This shift has caused Russian fuel imports to drop sharply so far this year.
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LY has completed the awarding of tenders to global trading firms Vitol, Trafigura, and TotalEnergies SE to supply gasoline and diesel, a move finalized as of February 18, 2026. This development marks a structural shift in the Libya oil sector, as the National Oil Corporation (Libya) has also reallocated some crude export rights to larger Western players, including ConocoPhillips . These tender awards are expected to reduce fuel imports from Russia 
RU and shift fuel sourcing toward Mediterranean refineries, altering the roles of suppliers and exporters across the region.
LY has completed the awarding of tenders to global trading firms Vitol, Trafigura, and TotalEnergies SE to supply gasoline and diesel, a move finalized as of February 18, 2026. This development marks a structural shift in the Libya oil sector, as the National Oil Corporation (Libya) has also reallocated some crude export rights to larger Western players, including ConocoPhillips . These tender awards are expected to reduce fuel imports from Russia RU and shift fuel sourcing toward Mediterranean refineries, altering the roles of suppliers and exporters across the region.
