Guyana imported 13.4% more oil last year than in 2011

Guyana imported 13.42% more oil in 2012 compared to 2011 and the transport sector accounted for the single largest amount of 38%.

According to a statement from the Guyana Energy Agency, Guyana imported 4.9 million barrels of petroleum-based products in 2012 (the equivalent of 13,320 barrels per day), which translates into 13.42% more than 2011. The imports consisted of diesel, fuel oil, gasoline,