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;
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.
