Reducing petroleum product dependency via transport efficiency strategies

Reducing petroleum product dependency via transport efficiency strategies and power sector decarbonization

Tonga’s reliance on imported fuel is high, whereby 81 per cent of its primary energy supply in 2018 came from externally sourced oil products. The majority of petroleum products are used for power generation purposes (39 per cent) as well as in the transport sector (50 per cent). Being a Pacific Island State, all of Tonga’s petroleum products are imported. Hence, such high reliance on petroleum products makes Tonga susceptible to future supply and price shocks.

Tonga’s energy security can be further enhanced through transport efficiency measures. These are, for example, by introducing vehicle fuel economy standards and by electrifying part of the transport fleet.