Transport dept. confirms sufficient fuel at OR Tambo for February

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Cape Town – The Department of Transport has assured that OR Tambo International Airport will have sufficient fuel stocks in February.

A plan, developed by Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) and supported by multiple stakeholders, aims to stabilise fuel supply.

On Sunday, the department reported that OR Tambo International Airport had 20.1 million litres of fuel available at the start of February.

Since 28 January, an additional 59 million litres have been injected into the supply pipeline, with delivery to Kempton Park expected by 6 February.

“This volume may necessitate the removal of the current restrictions on airlines and bring the fuel supply closer to normal operations,” the department said in a statement, according to The Citizen.

A further 71.5 million litres is scheduled to reach Durban on 5 February before being transported to Johannesburg.

 “Total available stock in February is 150.6 million litres. This means there is no longer any shortage of jet fuel for refuelling of airlines across ORTIA,” the department said. 

As of early February, the airport had 20.1 million litres of fuel, with an additional 59 million litres expected by 6 February and 71.5 million litres arriving in Durban on 5 February, bringing the total stock to 150.6 million litres.

The department also facilitated an agreement allowing airlines to access fuel from non-contracted suppliers if needed.

Minister Barbara Creecy thanked stakeholders for their cooperation during the supply challenge.

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