Domestic Production vs. Imports in Egypt's Petroleum Products

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Egypt imports two-fifths of its fuel needs

"Egypt imports 40% of its petroleum needs — any disruption in supply lines directly hits two-fifths of the country's fuel"

Domestic production

60%

of total petroleum needs

Imported from abroad

40%

of total petroleum needs

Source: Former oil minister Osama Kamal, April 2026