The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) understands the importance of essential fuel deliveries for residents and businesses in northern communities. It has been a priority for the GNWT that this work continues uninterrupted throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Communities in the Northwest Territories rely heavily on diesel and gasoline for electricity generation, heating, and transportation. The GNWT is responsible for the purchase, transport, and storage of fuel for 16 communities in the Northwest Territories that are not served by the private sector. Local contractors then sell and distribute these petroleum products to residents and businesses.
The GNWT is pleased to report that all winter fuel resupply was completed on April 9.
This includes deliveries to:

• Colville Lake
• Délı̨nę
• Fort Good Hope
• Gameti
• Nahanni Butte
• Sambaa K'e
• Tsiigehtchic
• Tulita
• Wekweètı̀
• Whatı̀
• Wrigley

As these 11 communities rely on winter roads for the delivery of fuel, the short winter road resupply season is vitally important for businesses and residents.

The GNWT also manages the resupply of diesel fuel in 20 communities on behalf of the Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC).

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“During these unprecedented times, residents should be reassured; your government is working for you. The delivery of fuel to northern communities is essential, and so too are the dedicated workers who make it happen. I want to thank the many workers across the North for their commitment and dedication, and to our residents for their help in combating the COVID-19 virus.”
- Katrina Nokleby, Minister of Infrastructure and Industry, Tourism and Investment

For all media requests related to COVID-19, contact:

Cabinet Communications

Government of the Northwest Territories

presssecretary@gov.nt.ca