(Bandar Seri Begawan, 31st) The Department of Energy (DOE) under the Prime Minister's Office will implement a series of new measures to strengthen the management of petroleum products (petrol, diesel, V Power petrol, and V Power diesel).
These measures will take effect from April 1, 2026. In view of geopolitical developments in the Middle East since late February 2026, these measures aim to safeguard the nation's petroleum supply.
1. All foreign-registered vehicles entering Brunei must have at least three-quarters (3/4) of their fuel tank filled upon entry. Foreign vehicles that do not meet this requirement will be denied entry into Brunei. Government official vehicles are exempt from this restriction.
2. Foreign-registered vehicles are only allowed to purchase Shell V-Power petrol or Shell V-Power diesel at designated petrol stations at prevailing market prices.
3. For Brunei-registered vehicles returning from abroad, the first entry does not require compliance with the three-quarters fuel tank rule. However, the rule will be strictly enforced from the second and subsequent entries within a 24-hour period.
4. Petrol station operators will be required to strengthen verification procedures, including checking vehicle registration plates, to prevent abuse and ensure compliance. Any use of forged or tampered plates will be penalized. Relevant departments will proactively carry out supervision and enforcement.
These measures are mandatory and part of the government’s ongoing efforts to ensure that subsidized fuel is appropriately used for domestic purposes and to safeguard national energy security. The public and all vehicle owners are urged to comply with these regulations and cooperate fully with the relevant departments.
These measures will take effect from April 1, 2026. In view of geopolitical developments in the Middle East since late February 2026, these measures aim to safeguard the nation's petroleum supply.
1. All foreign-registered vehicles entering Brunei must have at least three-quarters (3/4) of their fuel tank filled upon entry. Foreign vehicles that do not meet this requirement will be denied entry into Brunei. Government official vehicles are exempt from this restriction.
2. Foreign-registered vehicles are only allowed to purchase Shell V-Power petrol or Shell V-Power diesel at designated petrol stations at prevailing market prices.
3. For Brunei-registered vehicles returning from abroad, the first entry does not require compliance with the three-quarters fuel tank rule. However, the rule will be strictly enforced from the second and subsequent entries within a 24-hour period.
4. Petrol station operators will be required to strengthen verification procedures, including checking vehicle registration plates, to prevent abuse and ensure compliance. Any use of forged or tampered plates will be penalized. Relevant departments will proactively carry out supervision and enforcement.
These measures are mandatory and part of the government’s ongoing efforts to ensure that subsidized fuel is appropriately used for domestic purposes and to safeguard national energy security. The public and all vehicle owners are urged to comply with these regulations and cooperate fully with the relevant departments.