Starting July 1, 2025, Togo will enforce a new regulatory measure to strengthen customs oversight of petroleum product flows.
The Togolese Revenue Office (OTR), through an announcement reported by Togo First, confirmed that every fuel truck departing from Société Togolaise d’Entreposage (STE) or Société Togolaise des Stockages de Lomé (STSL) terminals must submit a detailed customs declaration before leaving the site.
The reform is designed to enhance the traceability of fuel through the Sydonia World digital platform and ensure stricter monitoring of hydrocarbon-related customs operations.
According to the OTR, the measure is part of broader efforts to improve fiscal governance, prevent losses, and bring more transparency to the petroleum supply chain.
Before any loading takes place, STE and STSL will be required to file detailed declarations with the Division of Customs Operations for Hydrocarbons and Refining (DODH-R), a specialized unit within the OTR.
This division will be responsible for supervising, clearing, and administratively processing all transactions involving petroleum products.
The new system aims to provide clearer oversight of the volume and movement of petroleum products, helping prevent discrepancies between declared and actual quantities delivered to the market.
The customs reform also aligns with a recently announced fuel marking program by the Togolese government, intended to curb fraud and dismantle illegal fuel distribution networks.
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