Samoa’s Fuel Supply Remains Secure Under Amber Level Alert

Apia, SAMOA – 10 June 2026 – The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) today confirmed that Samoa’s fuel supply remains secure.

In their second press conference to update the public since declaring the Amber Level alert last week, Committee Chair Lealaisalanoa Francis Brown – Pogi said the amber level precautions remain in effect to ensure efficient fuel use and maintain preparedness.

Lealaisalanoa said this is a proactive approach to manage the country’s fuel reserves responsibly as the current reserve levels are above the Amber Level threshold.

Joining the Committee was Leiataua Peter Ripley of PPS, the fuel supply contractor who confirmed that since the tanker topped up local supplies on 1 June 2026, Petrol supply is approximately for 40 days; Diesel: approx. 35 days and Kerosene/Jet Fuel: approx. 64 days.

He also confirmed that all scheduled future shipments remain on track to ensure maintaining supply continuity.

Leiataua said that Samoa’s current fuel storage capability determines how much it can storage for a month. However, if supply levels get to emergency levels, their focus is serving the local needs first; above the needs of overseas vessels and aircrafts who may call into Samoa just to refuel.

The fuel supplier PPS depot at Sogi.

FUEL STATUS:
Samoa’s fuel supply remains secure as of today (10 June 2026):

• Diesel: approx. 35 days
• Petrol: approx. 40 days
• Kerosene/Jet Fuel: approx. 64 days

SCHEDULED FUEL TANKER ARRIVALS:

• 4 July, 2026
• 12-15 August, 2026
• 21-24 September, 2026

GOVERNMENT ACTIONS:
The Government continues to implement precautionary conservation measures across all sectors:

• Implement mandatory conservation measures across all Ministries and Corporations
• Monitor fuel reserves daily
• Maintain preparedness protocols for potential escalation
• Conduct national awareness campaigns promoting fuel conservation

PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR ACTIONS:
All businesses, households, and communities are encouraged to:

• Practice fuel conservation in daily operations
• Support Government awareness campaigns

The NEOC will provide weekly situation updates until Amber Level is downgraded to Green Level.