Libya’s largest oil refinery halts operations during fighting

Libya's largest operational oil refinery at Zawiya has been shut down due to fighting between armed groups nearby. The National Oil Corporation and Zawiya Refining Company announced a precautionary halt to operations and evacuated employees from the oil complex and port. Fuel supplies are expected to continue as normal. Authorities in Zawiya have launched a large-scale operation against criminal groups, citing involvement in serious acts such as murder, kidnapping, and human trafficking. The area is at risk of further damage due to heavy shelling.