Tripoli, January 23, 2026 – The Brega Oil Marketing Company, through its Inspection Department, continues to implement its field inspection campaign for the third consecutive day. The campaign is being carried out in cooperation with the Fuel and Gas Crisis Committee, targeting a number of cooking gas distributors within the Greater Tripoli area. This effort is part of the company’s ongoing work to enhance oversight and regulate the distribution process.
The campaign is being conducted in cooperation with the committee and with the support of the Municipal Guard apparatus. The joint teams are focusing on monitoring distributors’ compliance with approved regulations, ensuring the safety of operational procedures, and the smooth delivery of services to citizens.
The company confirmed that these campaigns are part of a continuous oversight plan aimed at controlling the market and limiting violations. This contributes to maintaining service stability and enhancing safety standards in the cooking gas sector as the holy month of Ramadan approaches.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the country’s Mediterranean coast. Historically, it was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC and has since been ruled by the Romans, Arabs, Ottomans, and Italians, which is reflected in its diverse architecture, such as the ancient Medina and the Red Castle (Assai al-Hamra).
Brega Oil Marketing Company
The Brega Oil Marketing Company is a state-owned enterprise in Libya responsible for the distribution and marketing of petroleum products. It was established in 1971 as a key subsidiary of the state’s National Oil Corporation to manage the downstream oil sector following the nationalization of the country’s oil industry.
Greater Tripoli
Greater Tripoli refers to the metropolitan area surrounding Libya’s capital, Tripoli, a historic coastal city founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BCE. It has since been ruled by the Romans, Vandals, Byzantines, Arabs, Ottomans, Italians, and served as the capital of independent Libya from 1951. The broader urban region today encompasses the ancient medina alongside modern districts, reflecting its long history as a major political and economic center of North Africa.
Fuel and Gas Crisis Committee
The Fuel and Gas Crisis Committee is a temporary governmental body typically formed in response to severe shortages or distribution emergencies affecting fuel supplies. Its history is not tied to a single permanent institution but rather to specific crisis periods, such as during wars or economic shocks, where governments establish such committees to manage allocation, pricing, and logistics. These committees are usually dissolved after the immediate crisis is resolved.
Municipal Guard
The Municipal Guard was a civil police force established in Portugal in 1867, modeled after the French Gendarmerie. It was primarily responsible for maintaining public order in urban areas until it was disbanded following the Carnation Revolution of 1974.
