Libyan authorities warn against "buying oil from rebels"
Libyan authorities have warned buyers not to buy oil from the oil wells that have fallen into the hands of rebels in the east of the country.
Thursday, 07.11.2013.
14:23
TRIPOLI Libyan authorities have warned buyers not to buy oil from the oil wells that have fallen into the hands of rebels in the east of the country. Such purchases would be a "flagrant violation" of Libya's sovereignty and an offense punishable under the law, reports quoted "a rather harsh statement" issued by the government in Tripoli. Libyan authorities warn against "buying oil from rebels" It is also said that the Libyan government has a list of foreign oil companies that allegedly tried to buy oil from the rebels. It is emphasized that the military was "given the order to forcibly stop every tanker that tries to leave with that oil." Ever since rebel groups took control of several oil platforms, oil production in Libya has fallen from 1.4 million barrels a day to a few hundred thousand barrels. (Beta/AP, file)
Libyan authorities warn against "buying oil from rebels"
It is also said that the Libyan government has a list of foreign oil companies that allegedly tried to buy oil from the rebels.It is emphasized that the military was "given the order to forcibly stop every tanker that tries to leave with that oil."
Ever since rebel groups took control of several oil platforms, oil production in Libya has fallen from 1.4 million barrels a day to a few hundred thousand barrels.
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