Entries by AllAfrica News: Petroleum

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Destroys 101 Illegal Refineries, Arrests 219 Suspects – DHQ /in /by

[Premium Times] The DHQ said military troops recovered more than 547,920 litres of stolen petroleum products, including crude oil, automotive gas oil, kerosene and premium motor spirit.

South Africa: South Africa Agriculture Groups Urge More Fuel Relief As IMF Warns of Global Shock /in /by

[Daily Maverick] The South African agricultural industry welcomed the cut in the fuel levy, but there are calls for more action to protect the country's food security.

Nigeria: Court Orders Final Forfeiture of ₦3.4bn, Properties Linked to Alleged NNPC Fraud /in /by

[Daily Trust] The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, made an order of final forfeiture of three properties and N3. 4 billion cash linked to allegations of fraud perpetrated at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).

Ghana: Oti Regional Police Commander Engages Nkwanta On Peace, Security /in /by

[Ghanaian Times] The Oti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Alex Acquah, has engaged residents and security personnel of Nkwanta in the Nkwanta South Municipality on measures to promote peace and strengthen security following recent violent incidents in t...

Ethiopia: Failed Fuel Delivery Prompts New Allocation Rules, Crackdown On Underground Trade /in /by

[Reporter] The federal government has introduced sweeping fuel prioritization measures and intensified a crackdown on illegal trading after a delivery of more than 180,000 metric tons of fuel failed to arrive, heightening concerns surrounding supply di...

Uganda: UNBS Intensifies Fight Against Fuel Malpractices /in /by

[Nile Post] The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, has intensified efforts to curb fuel adulteration and inaccurate measurements, following persistent complaints from consumers.

Nigeria: Drivers Block Roads As Benin Commuters Stranded Over Fuel Hike /in /by

[Leadership] Commercial drivers operating along Upper Sakponba Road in Benin City on Monday staged a protest against the recent increase in petroleum product prices, disrupting traffic and leaving many commuters stranded.

Kenya: Ruto Mandates Inter-Ministerial Response to Avert Fuel Stockouts /in /by

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government is closely monitoring global oil markets and is ready to introduce measures to cushion the economy from potential shocks linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East, President William Ruto said on Monday.

South Sudan: Fuel Supply Woes Persist As Government Reassurances Fail to Ease Motorists’ Fears /in /by

[Daily Maverick] While industry associations and government (the President included) are trying to reassure the public that there is no national fuel shortage, their reassurances are disconnected from the reality that motorists are facing at fuel stati...

South Africa: Parliament Must Urgently Convene to Discuss the Fuel Crisis As a Matter of National Importance /in /by

[DA] Fuel prices will likely surge by over R5 and R10 a litre for petrol and diesel respectively. Yet Parliament is winding down its term. No sittings of the House are currently scheduled before prices increase on 1 April.