Fuel Overview
Hydrocarbons are managed by the Société Comorienne des Hydrocarbures (SCH), a state-owned company established by Law No. 80-27 of January 1980. The SCH is under the supervision of the Ministry of Finance and the Budget. Its purpose is to import, store and distribute petroleum products in the Comoros. It is one of the few government corporations that makes a subsequent contribution to the tax budget (including the single tax) and service revenues.
The company imports the various hydrocarbon products already processed and delivers them to two storage sites located in Moroni and Mutsamudu. Storage capacity is around 2 months of consumption and deliveries are made every 45 days. The fuel is then sold to private companies, usually there are as many stations as owners.
The number of stations on the archipelago is:
- 21 in Grande Comore
- 22 in Anjouan
- 04 in Mohéli
During the last decade, there had been some shortages, but they are quite rare and usually do not last more than two weeks.
For more information on government and fuel provider contact details, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.7 Fuel Providers Contact List.
Information may also be found at: http://www.mytravelcost.com/petrol-prices/ which is updated monthly.
Fuel Pricing
Fuel tariffs are set by the government. Despite the rise in import costs, the price has remained fixed since 2016.
Fuel Prices per Litre as of: 01/09/2019 (local currency and USD - $) |
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Petrol |
600 KMF / 1.36 $ |
Diesel |
450 KMF / 1.02 $ |
Paraffin |
250 KMF / 0.57 $ |
Jet A-1 |
500 KMF / 1.13 $ |
Seasonal Variations
Comoros has never experienced seasonal variations.
Seasonal Variations |
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Are there national priorities in the availability of fuel? (i.e. are there restrictions or priorities for the provision of fuel such as to the military?) |
No |
Is there a rationing system? |
No |
Is fuel to lower income / vulnerable groups subsidized? |
No |
Can the local industry expand fuel supply to meet humanitarian needs? |
No |
Is it possible for a humanitarian organization to directly contract a reputable supplier / distributor to provide its fuel needs? |
Yes, it is possible to contract with a reliable reseller or have the fuel directly delivered on site with the SCH. |
Fuel Transportation
The refuelling is done approximately every 45 days. The oil tanker that supplies the Comoros discharge 60% in Moroni and 40% in Mutsamudu. Mohéli is then supplied from one of the two main depots with a 300,000 MT tanker belonging to the government. When this boat is out of order or maintenance, the Comorian Hydrocarbon Company has to charter a boat in a neighbouring country that can create delivery delays.
Fuel outflows from depots can be made free of charge by SCH trucks, but with limited numbers, most of the resellers have their own fleet to refuel their service stations.
The transport of Jet A1 from the main depots to the airport depots is done with SCH trucks dedicated to this specific supply.
Storage capacities
Storage Capacity in SCH in cubic meters in 2019 | ||||
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Gasoline | Diesel | Jet A-1 | Total |
Moroni |
3400 |
6200 |
2000 |
11600 |
Hahaya |
n/a |
n/a |
780 |
780 |
Mutsamudu |
2000 |
3200 |
3000 |
8400 |
Fomboni |
110 |
258 |
160 |
528 |
TOTAL |
5510 |
9658 |
5940 |
21108 |
Standards, Quality and Testing
The SCH has its own quality testing laboratory. The different hydrocarbons are tested with each new delivery. The standards applied for storage is transportation standards are ASTM (American Society for International Technical Materials), an official certificate is established at each output of hydrocarbon deposits.
The oil stations selling retail fuel are very rarely controlled and there have been allegations of cutting fuel with water to increase their profits.
Industry Control Measures |
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Do tanks have adequate protection against water mixing with the fuel? |
No |
Are there filters in the system which monitor where fuel is loaded into aircraft? |
Yes |
Is there adequate epoxy coating of tanks on trucks? |
No (stainless steel for the Jet A1) |
Is there a presence of suitable firefighting equipment? |
Yes |
Standards Authority |
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Is there a national or regional standards authority? |
No |
If yes, please identify the appropriate national and/or regional authority. |
N/A |
If yes, are the standards adequate/properly enforced? |
Normes internationales ASTM (American Society for Technical Materials) |
Testing Laboratories |
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Are there national testing laboratories? |
Yes |
Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory |
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Company |
Société Comorienne des Hydrocarbures (SCH) |
Name |
Ibrahim MOHAMED |
Address |
Bureau National de la Société Comorienne des Hydrocarbures |
Telephone and Fax |
+269 3400810 |
Contact |
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Standards Used |
ASTM (American Society for Technical Materials) |
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