Botswana Oil Limited has dismissed allegations that contaminated or substandard fuel entered its storage facilities or was distributed into the domestic market, saying all petrol accepted during January 2026 met required quality specifications and regulatory standards.
This was in response to Sunday Standard inquiries following reports in Namibian media alleging that substandard fuel supplied by the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) may have been distributed in Botswana.
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