Entries by AllAfrica News: Petroleum

Nigeria: Senate Probes Non-Completion of East-West Road to Summon Niger Delta

[Premium Times] The Senate noted that despite spending huge fund on the project, such a critical national project, if abandoned, would bring untold hardship, neglect and exacerbate suffering and pain to the people.

Nigeria: Oil Theft – 9 Illegal Refining Sites Uncovered in Bayelsa

[Daily Trust] The pipeline contractors operating in Bayelsa State have uncovered a total of nine illegal refineries sites with a combined total daily production estimated to be more than one million barrels per day (bpd), in three communities in Bayels...

Kenya: Malaysia Seeks to Increase Palm Oil Exports to Kenya

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Malaysia is looking to export more palm oil to Kenya, coming at a time when prices of palm oil have skyrocketed due to disruptions in the global supply chain.

Kenya: Matatu Owners Announce 30% Fare Hike From June 5 After Fuel Price Increase

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Public Service Vehicles (PSV) are set to increase their daily fares by 30 percent from tomorrow following the increase in fuel prices last week by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).

Kenya: Prepare for 30 Percent Matatu Fare Hikes From Tomorrow

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Public Service Vehicles (PSV) are set to increase their daily fares by 30 percent from tomorrow following the increase in fuel prices last week by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).

Tanzania: Mramba Emphasises On Participation of Locals in Oil, Gas

[Daily News] Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Energy Eng Felchesmi Mramba has said deliberate measures are needed to boost the participation of locals in the oil and gas sector.

Uganda: The House of Bishops Visited, Saw and Blessed the Oil and Gas Sector

[Nile Post] The visit to the Albertine Graben by religious leaders holds immense significance in the context of the gas and oil sector in Uganda.

Uganda: Govt Looking for New Investors After Oil Refinery Deal Hits Snag

[Nile Post] Government is back to the drawing board to look for new investors for Uganda's $4.5 billion oil refinery after an agreement with American and Italian firms consortium expired last month.

Nigeria: Subsidy Removal, Rising Inflation Weaken Nigerians’ Purchasing Power

[Leadership] Purchasing power of Nigerians dropped in June 2023, as the effects of the fuel subsidy removal and rising inflation continue to gather momentum, LEADERSHIP learnt.

South Africa: Petrol Price to Decrease in July

[SAnews.gov.za] Motorists are in for more relief this month, as both grades of fuel are expected to decrease for the second month in a row.