Entries by AllAfrica News: Petroleum

South Africa: South Africa’s Fuel Supply and the Iran War – Data Black Holes and Low Strategic Stock Put the Country At Risk

[The Conversation Africa] The supply of crude oil to the world had been reduced by about 7.5% to 10.1% by March 2026 in what the World Bank described as the largest oil market disruption in history. The fall was a result of the attacks on Iran by Israe...

Kenya: Ruto Denies Forcing Transport Leaders to Call Off Strike, Defends Fuel Subsidy Strategy

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has denied claims that his administration pressured transport sector leaders into calling off their strike, insisting the decision was reached voluntarily after discussions on the country's fuel situation.

Nigeria: Dele Oye – Dangote Refinery Can Save Nigeria N15tn Import Cost, Generate $11bn Fx Inflow

[This Day] Abuja -- Erstwhile President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce of Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Dele Oye, yesterday said the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has the capacity to save Nigeria over N15 trillion annuall...

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Slashes Diesel Price By N200 Amid Fresh Fuel Imports

[Vanguard] LAGOS -- Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has reduced the gantry price of Automotive Gas Oil, AGO, also known as diesel, by N200 per litre, amid reports that petroleum marketers have begun receiving fresh imported shipments.

Angola: Angola Exported Over 93 Million Barrels of Crude Oil in 2025

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola exported approximately 93,077 barrels of crude oil in 2025, a 7% decrease compared to 2024, according to the Management Report of the National Agency of Oil, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG).

Angola: Over 1,000 Liters of Smuggled Petrol Seized in Cuvango

[ANGOP] Cuvango -- A total of 1.300 liters of petrol were seized in the municipality of Cuvango, province of Huíla, on Monday, on suspicion of smuggling, ANGOP learned.

Africa: The Dangote Refinery and the End of Africa’s Engineered Dependency

[African Arguments] For decades, Africa's place in the global oil economy was not merely subordinate; it was designed to be so.

Nigeria: Niger Govt Appeals to Dangote Group Over Bida Basin Oil Exploration

[Premium Times] Niger State Government has invited the Dangote Group and other private investors to explore crude oil opportunities in the Bida Basin, as it seeks to deepen private sector participation in the state's extractive industry through a publi...

Botswana: Botswana Oil Addresses Fuel Stock Concerns

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana Oil Limited (BOL) acting Chief Executive Officer has assured the nation that stock levels will improve, as supply trucks continue to arrive daily despite the current fuel cover standing at just 12.2 days as of...