Guyana’s Natural Resource Fund stood at US$4.1 billion at the end of April 2026, according to the first notification of oil receipts for the year that was tabled in the National Assembly on Friday.
The notification, presented by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, covers all petroleum revenues paid into the fund during the period December 30, 2025 to March 31, 2026. It was laid in Parliament in accordance with Section 33(2) of the Natural Resource Fund Act 2021.
According to the Ministry of Finance, the notice had already been published in the Official Gazette on April 2, 2026, and forms part of the Government’s effort to uphold transparency and accountability in the management of Guyana’s oil revenues.
The ministry also pointed to recent recognition from the International Monetary Fund, which commended Guyana in its 2025 Article IV Mission concluding statement for strengthening governance of the NRF and improving fiscal transparency.
Among the measures highlighted were the presentation of the 2023 NRF and Public Accountability and Oversight Committee annual reports to the National Assembly, the regular publication of petroleum revenue receipts in the Official Gazette and Parliament, and the Bank of Guyana’s monthly and quarterly reporting on the fund’s financial performance.
The press release further stated that, under the NRF Act 2021 as amended by the Fiscal Enactments (Amendment) Act 2024, parliamentary approval has already been granted for US$2.374 billion, equivalent to G$495 billion, to be withdrawn from the fund in 2026.
Government said it remains committed to managing Guyana’s oil wealth in a transparent and responsible manner so that it benefits both current and future generations.
