Entries by The Point

West Africa: Gambia Moves to Enforce Fuel Quality Standards /in /by

[The Point] Key players in The Gambia's petroleum sector yesterday convened a high-level national dialogue to address persistent fuel quality challenges and strengthen standards enforcement, in a move aimed at boosting regional integration and economic...

Gambia: Govt Spends Over D316m to Cushion Fuel Price Shock /in /by

[The Point] The Government of The Gambia has unveiled a massive fuel subsidy package exceeding D316 million in a decisive move to shield citizens and businesses from the sharp rise in global fuel prices driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Gambia: Pura Investigates Alleged Contaminated Fuel At Petroleum Depot /in /by

[The Point] The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) wishes to inform the public that it has received complaints from certain Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) concerning the quality of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) reportedly loaded from the Gam Pet...

Gambia: Contaminated Fuel Allegations Rock Gambia’s Main Depot As OMCs Return Tankers /in /by

[The Point] At least three Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have confirmed returning tankers of contaminated fuel to the Mandinari Fuel Depot, sparking growing concern within The Gambia's petroleum industry.

Gambia: ‘Constitution Backs MPs’ Right to Compel Executive Action On $30m Oil Scandal’ /in /by

[The Point] A new legal opinion has confirmed that The Gambia's National Assembly has full constitutional authority to compel the executive to act on its adopted resolutions particularly those stemming from the $30 million illegal crude oil importation...

Gambia: National Electrification Rate Projected to Rise 90% By End 2026 Says DPs Petroleum /in /by

[The Point] The deputy permanent secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines has disclosed that according to their most recent assessment in 2025, the national electrification rate stands at approximately 75% and that this is projected to ...

Gambia: Petroleum Ministry Rubbishes Oil Discovery Claims /in /by

[The Point] The Ministry of Petroleum has strongly refuted recent claims circulating on social media, in which former President Yahya Jammeh alleged that Senegal is siphoning oil from The Gambia.

Gambia: Jammeh Accuses Senegal, Coalition Govt of Stealing Gambia’s Oil /in /by

[The Point] In a controversial audio, former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh, has accused Senegal of illegally stealing oil from Gambian territorial waters, and blaming the coalition government of being an accomplice.

Gambia: ‘Gambia’s Oil Prospects High But’… /in /by

[The Point] Following reports from former President Yahya Jammeh, who accused Senegal of stealing Gambia's oil, a senior government official has confirmed to The Point that there are oil prospects in The Gambia due to the country's geological formation.

Gambia: Special Report – ‘Jah Oil Company CEO Receives ‘Exemplary Consumer Welfare Award’ /in /by

[The Point] In recognition of his untiring commitment to the welfare of Gambian consumers, Hamidou Jah, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jah Oil Company, was on Wednesday presented with a prestigious award by the Consortium Protection Consortium (CPC) ...