In the Middle East, the focus is really on managing existing fuel supply more efficiently.
Current geopolitical pressures have made it clear just how exposed fuel operations can be to supply chain disruption and availability constraints, not just pricing. Much of the infrastructure across the region was built 15-20 years ago and wasn’t designed with real-time technology in mind, so operators are now having to adapt legacy infrastructure to a very different operating reality.
At the same time, rising prices and tighter supply are increasing the value of every litre, which is driving a stronger focus on control and accountability. As a result, there’s a growing need for real-time visibility of fuel assets. Knowing exactly how much fuel is available at any given moment, and ensuring there’s no loss through leakage or inefficiency, is critical.
Technologies like automatic tank gauging (ATG) and wetstock management allow continuous monitoring, helping operators spot discrepancies early and respond more quickly to potential shortages or delivery delays. These solutions have been around for some time, but what’s changing now is the urgency to manage fuel in a more proactive and informed way to mitigate long term supply risks.
Forward Look for FY26 Looking ahead to FY26, it’s still too early to tell how supply uncertainty and cost pressures will evolve, but operators will need to be prepared either way. What we are seeing is a growing recognition that having real-time monitoring and remote access to data can make a real difference, supporting better planning and enabling faster, more informed responses when conditions change. At the same time, adoption will continue to come down to practical factors like cost, ease of deployment and how well solutions work with existing infrastructure. This is especially relevant for older sites that weren’t designed with digital integration in mind, where low-disruption, flexible technologies are likely to be more attractive. Overall, the direction of travel is towards greater visibility and control over fuel operations, rather than any immediate, large-scale shift in fuel sourcing or infrastructure
