Fueling Rwanda’s Economy
Petroleum products are an essential part of Rwanda’s economy, supporting transportation, trade, industry, agriculture, aviation, businesses, and households.
The reliable importation, storage, distribution, and supply of quality petroleum products are essential to maintaining economic activity and ensuring that consumers and businesses can access the energy products they need.
ASSIMPER represents petroleum products importers and promotes collaboration, responsible practices, and constructive engagement across the petroleum value chain.
Petrol
Petrol, also known as gasoline, is primarily used as a fuel for passenger vehicles, motorcycles, and other petrol-powered engines.
It is an important transportation fuel and contributes significantly to daily mobility and commercial activities across Rwanda.
Diesel
Diesel is widely used in transportation, logistics, construction, agriculture, industry, and power-generating equipment.
Heavy-duty vehicles, trucks, buses, machinery, and many commercial operations depend on diesel, making it an important product for Rwanda’s economy.
Jet Fuel
Jet fuel is used to power aircraft and is essential to Rwanda’s aviation sector.
Reliable access to aviation fuel supports air transport, tourism, business travel, cargo movement, and Rwanda’s connection to regional and international markets.
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is used for cooking, heating, hospitality, commercial activities, and other applications.
LPG provides an important energy option for households and businesses and contributes to efforts to expand access to cleaner and more efficient cooking solutions.
Kerosene
Kerosene is a petroleum-derived fuel with applications that may include lighting, heating, and specialized uses.
Its role in the market has evolved alongside the increasing availability of alternative energy sources.
Lubricants
Lubricants such as engine oils, transmission fluids, hydraulic oils, and industrial lubricants help reduce friction, wear, and heat in engines and machinery.
They are important for the operation and maintenance of vehicles, industrial equipment, agricultural machinery, and other mechanical systems.