Procedures for the Formation and Maintenance of State Petroleum Product Safety Reserves

Source: International Energy Agency
Last updated: 03 April 2026

Latvia's 2025 regulations establish a differentiated system for maintaining 90-day petroleum safety reserves, split between state-managed stocks and independent aviation industry reserves. To bolster energy security and reduce long-term costs, the government aims to transition to full state ownership of these stocks by the end of 2028 by purchasing at least 15% of the required volume annually. 

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