Entries by AllAfrica News: Petroleum

Tanzania: EACOP Advances Toward Final Stages

[Daily News] Tanga -- THE Ministry of Energy has commended the progress of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, saying implementation is nearing completion.

Kenya: PSV Shutdown Kicks-Off Nationwide Paralysis As Operators Protest Record Fuel Prices

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Major public transport operators across Kenya suspended services on Monday in a coordinated nationwide protest against soaring fuel prices, triggering fears of widespread commuter disruption, supply chain delays and economic par...

Kenya: ‘Walking City’ As Transport Strike Strands Thousands Across Nairobi Amid Fuel Price Fury

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Thousands of stranded commuters streamed through roads and highways across Nairobi Monday morning after a nationwide transport strike crippled matatu and bus operations, transforming large sections of the capital into a "walking...

Nigeria: Airline Operators Threaten to Shrink Routes Over Prohibitive Cost of Aviation Fuel

[This Day] Domestic operators have said that if the high cost of aviation fuel, known as Jet A1 continues as it is currently, airlines may be forced to close their routes which do not defray the cost of operating them.

Angola: Copgas 2026 – Cabinda to Host Conference

[ANGOP] Talatona -- The province of Cabinda will host the Annual Oil and Gas Conference - Local Content 2026 (COPGAS 2026) on the 19th and 20th of June, an initiative aimed at attracting new investors to the Angolan energy sector.

Nigeria: Nigeria’s Oil Output Rises Marginally, Short of Opec Quota

[Vanguard] The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, has said that Nigeria's oil output increased marginally to 1.489 million bpd in April 2026 from 1.383 million bpd in March 2026, based on data obtained through direct communication.

Kenya: CS Wandayi Blames Middle East Crisis for Kenya Fuel Price Hike

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has blamed the ongoing crisis in the Middle East for the latest increase in fuel prices in Kenya, saying global market disruptions have sharply pushed up petroleum import costs.

Nigeria: Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Rises to 1.66 Million Bpd in April

[Premium Times] Nigeria's average daily crude oil and condensate production rose to 1.66 million barrels per day in April 2026, driven largely by stronger output from Bonny, Forcados and Bonga terminals, bringing the country to 99 per cent of its OPEC ...

Kenya: Govt Defends G-to-G Fuel Deal, Cites Middle East Conflict for Fuel Prices Rise

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has defended the latest increase in fuel prices, attributing the sharp rise in pump costs to volatility in global oil markets driven by the ongoing Middle East conflict, even as businesses and consumers brace for ...

Kenya: Kenyans Vent Fury Over Fuel Price Hike

[Capital FM] Speaking to Capital in the Morning, motorists, traders and commuters said the sharp rise in petrol and diesel prices will directly affect transport costs, food prices and daily household expenses.