The Prime Minister’s Office and MEIDECC hosted a press conference this morning to address public concerns regarding Tonga’s energy and fuel supply further providing clarity and reassurance on the current situation.
KEY POINTS –
Current Fuel Status:
• Tonga is currently in a “Green” status, meaning there is sufficient fuel supply available for the coming months, thus there is no need for panic or queuing at petrol stations. The Government is reviewing the status levels daily.
• The most recent fuel shipment arrived on 10 March 2026, with the next shipments scheduled for 24 March 2026 and 31 March 2026.
Public Safety and Fuel Storage:
• Petrol is a highly flammable and dangerous substance. Improper storage can lead to fires, explosions, serious injury, and loss of life and property.
• Under Petroleum Regulations, it is unlawful to store more than 15 litres of fuel in homes or residences, or more than 20 gallons in garages or storage facilities, due to fire safety risks.
• Larger quantities require a special licence and must meet strict safety conditions.
Government Monitoring and Response:
• The Government will conduct daily monitoring of fuel supply and distribution, with weekly public updates every Friday starting next week, until the situation stabilises.
• The Government is working closely with fuel businesses to ensure fair and equitable distribution of fuel nationwide.
Electricity Supply:
• Tonga Power has confirmed that there is sufficient and stable electricity supply for the country.
Long-Term Energy Strategy:
• Efforts to reduce reliance on fuel and diesel remain a priority.
• The Government has recently signed an MOU with a U.S.-based company to accelerate geothermal solutions,on top of ongoing plans for solar, wind and wave energy.
Public Information and Updates:
• The Prime Minister’s Office official platforms, together with the Energy Division of the Ministry of MEIDECC,the Ministry of Trade and Economic Development, the Competent Authority, the Ministry of Fire and Emergency Services, Tonga’s Energy Commission, and Tonga Power Ltd, will provide weekly updates starting today. The public is encouraged to rely on trusted sources of information.
• For all enquiries, please call 7400 096 at this time.
The Government remains committed to ensuring stability, transparency, and the long-term resilience of Tonga’s energy sector.
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Naʻe fakahoko ʻe he ʻOfisi ʻo e Palemia mo e Potungaue ki he Fakamatala’ea, Ma’u’anga Ivi, Fakamatala, Fakatamaki Fakaenatula, ‘Atakai, Feliuliuaki ‘a e ‘Ea mo e Fetu’utaki pe MEIDECC ha fakataha mo e kau faiongoongo he pongipongi ni ke aleaʻi ʻa e hohaʻa ʻa e kakai fekauʻaki mo e maʻuʻanga ivi mo e lolo ʻa Tonga.
Tuʻunga lolotonga:
• ʻOku lolotonga ʻi he tuʻunga “lanumata” ʻa Tonga, ʻa ia ʻoku ʻi ai ‘a e maʻuʻanga lolo feʻunga ki he ngaahi mahina ka hoko mai, ko ia ʻoku ʻikai fie maʻu ke hohaʻa pe tuʻu laine ʻi he ngaahi pausa. ʻOku vakaiʻi fakaʻaho pe ʻe he Puleʻanga ʻa e tuʻunga ʻoku ‘i ai e lolo.
• Naʻe tuʻuta mai ʻa e uta lolo fakamuimuitaha ʻi he ʻaho 10 Maʻasi 2026, pea ko e uta hoko ‘oku ‘amanaki ke tau ‘i he ʻaho 24 Maʻasi 2026 mo e 31 Maʻasi 2026.
Malu ʻa e Kakai mo e Tauhiʻanga Lolo:
• Ko e penisini ‘oku vela ngofua mo fakatuʻutamaki ʻaupito. ʻE lava ke hoko ha vela, lavea lahi, mo e mole ʻo e moʻui mo e koloa ka ‘ikai tauhi ha feitu’u malu.
• ʻI he malumalu ʻo e Ngaahi Tuʻutuʻuni ki he Lolo, ʻoku taʻefakalao ke tauhi ha lolo lita ʻe 15 pe lahihake ʻi he ngaahi ʻapi pe ʻapi nofoʻanga, pe laka hake ʻi he kalani ʻe 20 ʻi he ngaahi fale tauʻanga meʻalele, koeʻuhi ko ‘ene tu’u laveangofua ke hoko ha vela.
• ʻOku fie maʻu ha laiseni makehe ka ke toki tauhi ha lolo lahi ange pea kuo pau ke fenapasi mo e ngaahi tu’utu’uni ki he tuʻunga malu.
Vakaiʻi mo e Tali ʻa e Puleʻanga:
• ʻE fakahoko ʻe he Puleʻanga hono vakaiʻi fakaʻaho ʻo e tu’unga ‘o e maʻuʻanga lolo mo hono tufaki, pea ‘e tukuatu mo e ngaahi fakamatala fakauike ki he kakai ʻi he Falaite kotoa pe ʻo kamata ʻi he uike kahaʻu, kae ʻoua kuo ‘i ha tu’unga fakafiemalie ʻa e tuʻunga ko ʻeni.
• ʻOku fengaueʻaki vaofi ʻa e Puleʻanga mo e ngaahi kautaha lolo ke fakapapauʻi ʻoku tufaki totonu mo potupotutatau ʻa e lolo ʻi he fonua.
Maʻuʻanga ʻUhila:
• Kuo fakapapauʻi ʻe he Kautaha ‘Uhila ‘a Tonga(Tonga Power Ltd) ʻoku ʻi ai ha maʻuʻanga ʻuhila feʻunga mo fe’unga ki he fonua.
Founga Ngaue ki he Ivi Taimi Loloa:
• ʻOku kei fakamuʻomuʻa pe ʻa e ngaahi feinga ke fakasiʻisiʻi ʻa e fakafalala ki he lolo mo e tisolo.
• Kuo fakamoʻoni ʻa e Puleʻanga ki ha Aleapau Femahino’aki mo ha kautaha ʻAmelika ke fakavaveʻi ʻa e ngaahi founga ʻo e ma’u’angaivi vela pe mafana mei kilisitahi, makehe mei he ngaahi palani ‘oku hokohoko atu ki he ivi ʻo e laʻaa, matangi mo e peau.
Fakamatala mo e Fakamatala Fakamuimuitaha ki he Kakai:
• ʻE ʻoatu ʻe he ʻOfisi ʻo e Palemia, fakataha mo e Vaʻa ki he Ma’u’anga Ivi ʻo e Potungaue ʻo e MEIDECC, Potungaue ki he Fefakatau’aki mo e Fakalakalaka Faka’ikonomika, Va’a Pule Fe’unga, Va’a Tamate Afi mo e Ngaahi Me’ afakafokifaa, Komisoni ki he Ma’u’anga Ivi ‘a Tonga, mo e Kautaha ‘Uhila ‘a Tonga ʻa e ngaahi fakamatala fakauike ʻo kamata he ʻaho ni. ʻOku poupouʻi ʻa e kakai ke nau falala ki he ngaahi maʻuʻanga fakamatala falalaʻanga.
• Ki he ngaahi fakaʻekeʻeke kotoa pe, kataki ʻo telefoni ki he 7400 096.
ʻOku kei tukupa pe ʻa e Puleʻanga ke fakapapauʻi ʻa e tuʻunga malu, ‘ata kitu’a, pea mo e tuʻunga malu taimi loloa ʻo e sekitoa ma’u’angaivi ʻa Tonga.