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At present, roughly 90 million barrels of crude oil are being produced and consumed around the world each day.

Petroleum
  • Fossil fuel
  • Non Renewable
  • Greenhouse effect

As defined at Section 2 of the BERA Act, Petroleum Products in this context means; oil, petrol, paraffin, liquified petroleum gas (LPG), diesel and any other product as may be specified by BERA. The petroleum industry in Botswana has been in existence for many years. Prior to the BERA Act most of these products were partially regulated by the Department of Energy with the main focus on price regulation.

According to the BERA Act licensing is required for any person that;

  • Undertakes commercial activities relating to the petroleum and gas sector.
  • Has a storage facility for regulated products exceeding 30,000L (including for own use).
  • constructs petroleum and gas infrastructure.

Licensed activities under Petroleum

The following activities are licensed under the Petroleum and Gas Sector as per 37 of the Act;

  • Construction and operation of pipelines.
  • Storage and operation of storage facilities.
  • Operation of loading or discharge facilities.
  • Operation of retail service stations.
  • Manufacturing of products.
  • Transportation of products.
  • Importation and exportation of products.

License Requirements

  • Name and addresses of the applicants.
  • Description of the specific activity that a license is required for.
  • Geographic area where the activity is to be carried out.
  • Financial capabilities (support letter from financiers or bank statements, projections etc.)
  • Technical capabilities (competence or skills, compliance to standards, engineering drawings etc.)
  • Land ownership or usage rights for the land where the activity is to take place (title deeds, lease agreements etc.)

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PRESS RELEASE - Press Relase - Fuel Prices Adjustment 14 November 2023

Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin
15 November 2023

PRESS RELEASE - CONTROL OF GOODS, PRICES AND OTHER CHARGES ACT (Cap. 43:08)

CONTROL OF GOODS, PRICES AND OTHER CHARGES (PETROLEUM PRICES) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2023

14 November 2023

PRESS RELEASE - Fuel Prices Adjustment October 2023

Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin
24 October 2023

PRESS RELEASE - CONTROL OF GOODS, PRICES AND OTHER CHARGES ACT (Cap. 43:08)

CONTROL OF GOODS, PRICES AND OTHER CHARGES (PETROLEUM PRICES) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2023

October 2023

PRESS RELEASE - Fuel Prices Adjustment September 2023

Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin
13 September 2023

PRESS RELEASE - Fuel Prices Adjustment June 2023

Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin
21 June 2023

PRESS RELEASE - CONTROL OF GOODS, PRICES AND OTHER CHARGES ACT (Cap. 43:08)

CONTROL OF GOODS, PRICES AND OTHER CHARGES (PETROLEUM PRICES) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2023

June 2023

PRESS RELEASE - BOTSWANA ENERGY REGULATORY (LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS OPERATIONS) REGULATIONS PUBLIC AWARENESS SCHEDULE

The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) will be conducting public awareness campaign to sensitize the Public and the LPG industry on commencing the implementation of the BERA Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Regulations.

PRESS RELEASE - BERA LPG REGULATIONS

BERA Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Regulations - GOVERNMENT GAZETTE

PRESS RELEASE - Fuel Prices Adjustment March 2023

Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin
01 March 2023

PRESS RELEASE - CONTROL OF GOODS, PRICES AND OTHER CHARGES ACT (Cap. 43:08)

CONTROL OF GOODS, PRICES AND OTHER CHARGES (PETROLEUM PRICES) (AMENDMENT) (No.2) REGULATIONS, 2023

February 2023

PRESS RELEASE - BERA Star Rating Program

BERA Star Rating Results, Gaborone Region 2022
22 February 2023

PRESS RELEASE - CONTROL OF GOODS, PRICES AND OTHER CHARGES ACT (Cap. 43:08)

CONTROL OF GOODS, PRICES AND OTHER CHARGES (PETROLEUM PRICES) (AMENDMENT) (No.1) REGULATIONS, 2023
Published 13 January 2023

PRESS RELEASE - BOTSWANA ENERGY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ACT. (Cap. 74:11)

Statutory Instrument No. 116 of 2022
BOTSWANA ENERGY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ACT. (LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS OPERATIONS) (Cap. 74:11)
January 2023

PRESS RELEASE - Fuel Prices Adjustment January 2023

Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin
13 January 2023

PRESS RELEASE- PROHIBITION OF EXPORTING PETROLEUM PRODUCTS WITHOUT A LICENCE

PROHIBITION OF EXPORTING PETROLEUM PRODUCTS WITHOUT A LICENCE
23 December 2022

PRESS RELEASE - Fuel Prices Adjustment December 2022

Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin
21 December 2022

PRESS RELEASE- INCORRECT FUEL PRICING AT KELETSO SERVICE STATION 2000 T/A ENGEN MOGODITSHANE

INCORRECT FUEL PRICING AT KELETSO SERVICE STATION 2000 T/A ENGEN MOGODITSHANE on 27 October 2022
04 November 2022

PRESS RELEASE - Fuel Prices Adjustment October 2022

Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin
27 October 2022

PRESS RELEASE - CONTROL OF GOODS, PRICES AND OTHER CHARGES ACT (Cap. 43:08)

CONTROL OF GOODS, PRICES AND OTHER CHARGES (PETROLEUM PRICES) (AMENDMENT) \ (No.) REGULATIONS, 2022
26 October 2022

PRESS RELEASE - CONTROL OF GOODS, PRICES AND OTHER CHARGES ACT (Cap. 43:08)

CONTROL OF GOODS, PRICES AND OTHER CHARGES (PETROLEUM PRICES) (AMENDMENT) \ (No.) REGULATIONS, 2022 (Published on 11th September, 2022)
18 October 2022

Press Release - ILLEGAL RETAILING OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

ILLEGAL RETAILING OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
28 September 2022

Press Release - Fuel Adjustment September 2022

BERA Press Release:
Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin - 11 September 2022

PRESS RELEASE - PROHIBITION ON EXPORT OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) CYLINDERS

PRESS RELEASE - PROHIBITION ON EXPORT OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) CYLINDERS

STUDY ON PARAFFIN USAGE IN BOTSWANA – SCHEDULE

The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) is conducting a study on the use of paraffin in Botswana. The overall goal of the study is to develop a comprehensive regulatory programme which will address issues relating to the supply, distribution, pricing, and safe use of paraffin in Botswana. The Authority shall be consulting the public to solicit views on paraffin usage and these will be considered as part of the study.

PRESS RELEASE - Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin - June 2022

PRESS RELEASE - Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin - 28th June 2022

PRESS RELEASE - Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin - May 2022

PRESS RELEASE - Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin - 13th May 2022

PRESS RELEASE - Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin - March 2022

PRESS RELEASE - Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin - 29 March 2022

PRESS RELEASE - CONTROL OF GOODS, PRICES AND OTHER CHARGES ACT (Cap. 43:08)

PRESS RELEASE - CONTROL OF GOODS, PRICES AND OTHER CHARGES (PETROLEUM PRICES) (AMENDMENT) \ (No. 1) REGULATIONS, 2022 (Published on 28th March, 2022)

PRESS RELEASE - Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin - December 2021

PRESS RELEASE - Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin - 20 December 2021

PRESS RELEASE - CLOSURE OF RAMATLABAMA FILLING STATION - December 2021

PRESS RELEASE - CLOSURE OF RAMATLABAMA FILLING STATION - 17 December 2021

LPG Market Study Report (July - Aug 2021)

The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) conducted a Market Study into the supply and distribution of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in Botswana with the overall objective of establishing the baseline in terms of how the market operates.

PRESS RELEASE - Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin - October 2021

PRESS RELEASE - Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin - 08 October 2021


Uploaded: 08-10-2021

PRESS RELEASE : BOTSWANA OIL LIMITED APPLICATION FOR A 50% PETROLEUM PRODUCTS IMPORT LICENCE

BOTSWANA OIL LIMITED APPLICATION FOR A 50% PETROLEUM PRODUCTS IMPORT LICENCE REPORT


Uploaded: 26-07-2021

PRESS RELEASE : Fuel Prices Adustment - July 2021

PRESS RELEASE - Adjustment of Fuel Pump Prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin


Uploaded: 09-07-2021

MEDIA RELEASE : QUICK GASES OPERATIONS - UPDATE


Uploaded: 15-01-2021

PRESS RELEASE - NATIONAL FUEL SUPPLY UPDATE JANUARY 2021

National Fuel Supply Update January 2021 by Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology & Energy Security (MMGE) and BERA


Uploaded: 13-01-2021

FUEL PRICE ADJUSTMENTS

Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) announces adjustments of fuel pump prices for petrol, diesel, aviation fuel and illuminating paraffin as approved by the Minister.


Uploaded 18th Sept. 2020

Petroleum Sector KPIs

This document covers key performance indicators for petroleum licensees under various licences such as manufacturing, retail and storage facilities.

Star Rating Tool

The Act mandates the Authority to set industry service standards as well as to determine processes and methodologies for monitoring performance of the regulated sector (section 33 (2)). In this premise the Authority is developing a star rating program as a way to encourage high performance and induce competition in the petroleum sector.

Approved Petroleum and LPG Standards

The following standards have been adopted and approved by the Authority and shall be used in setting compliance standards for licensees as well as for monitoring compliance.

PHASING OUT OF DIESEL 500 PPM

Media Release - PHASING OUT OF DIESEL 500 PPM