Entries by AllAfrica News: Petroleum

Zimbabwe: Senator Challenges Impact of Global Wars On Zimbabwe Fuel Costs

[263Chat] Zanu PF's Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe (UMP) Senator Jerry Gotora has questioned why fuel prices remain high in the country, arguing that existing local production and infrastructure should be helping to keep costs down.

Nigeria: Reps Committee Warns of Fuel Scarcity, Price Hike in 48 Hours

[Leadership] The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) on Thursday warned that Nigeria could face a fresh wave of fuel scarcity and rising petrol prices if urgent steps are not taken within 48 hours to address crude sup...

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Fuel Costs Among Highest in the Region – MPs Demand Clarity From Energy Minister

[New Zimbabwe] PARLIAMENT has demanded that the Minister of Energy and Power Development, July Moyo deliver a ministerial statement following a spike in fuel prices.

Nigeria: 50 Oil Blocks – NUPRC Notifies Pre-Qualified Applicants

[Daily Trust] The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced the completion of the pre-qualification stage of the 2025 Licensing Round.

South Africa: Fuel Supply Stable in the Immediate Term, Says DMPR

[SAnews.gov.za] South Africans can be assured that fuel supply in the country remains stable in the immediate term.

Nigeria: EFCC Returns N3.9bn Stolen Funds to NNPC

[Premium Times] Receiving the funds on behalf of NNPC Ltd, Executive Vice President, Downstream, Mumuni Dagazau, praised the EFCC for its role in the recovery.

Zimbabwe: Govt Hikes Fuel Prices As Middle East Conflict Drives Costs

[New Zimbabwe] The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has once again hiked fuel prices for March, citing rising costs linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Zimbabwe: Fuel Prices Rise, but Supplies Safe As Govt Reassures Nation

[263Chat] The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has announced new fuel prices for March, with authorities warning of rising cost pressures while assuring the public that supplies remain stable.

Uganda: Uganda Not Ready for Burn Disasters As Oil Production Nears, Doctors Warn

[Nile Post] As Uganda moves closer to its long-awaited first oil production in 2026, health experts are raising concerns about the country's preparedness to handle potential industrial burn disasters.

Nigeria: Ramp Up Production Now Amid Crude Price Surge, Lokpobiri Urges Oil Operators

[Leadership] The minister of state for Petroleum Resources, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, has challenged oil operators to ramp up production immediately to capitalise on soaring global crude prices.