Haiti: Two Ministries Tighten Monitoring of Fuel Sold on the Market

The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI) want to keep contaminated or substandard fuel off the market. They issued a joint statement announcing that petroleum products imported and sold in Haiti will be subject to stricter controls.

What Inspectors Will Check

The authorities plan to examine quality certificates, take samples and have them tested in a laboratory. Inspections will be stepped up at three points in the supply chain: receipt, storage and distribution.

Monitoring of the maintenance of tanks and storage facilities will also be tightened. The aim is to make sure the fuel does not deteriorate before it reaches the consumer.

Revised Standards and Obligations for the Sector

The two ministries say they have revised the quality rules governing the import, sale and distribution of petroleum products. These new requirements have already been sent to those working in the sector.

Importers, terminal operators and distributors must comply with them. They must also work with the departments in charge of inspections. According to Juno7, the MEF and the MCI also require each operator to guarantee the quality of the product at the stage for which it is responsible.

The Reasons Given

According to Vant Bèf Info, the statement, dated November 6, 2026, stresses that poor-quality fuel can damage vehicle engines and some equipment. According to the same outlet, the MEF and the MCI say they want to better protect consumers, their equipment and the environment. They also say they want to keep the country's supply in line with the standards in force.