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Uganda: Devon Petroleum Enter Uganda’s Competitive Fuel Market With Expansion Plans and Retail Push
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Devon Petroleum SMC LTD has officially entered Uganda's downstream petroleum sector with the launch of six fuel stations, positioning itself to compete in an increasingly crowded market where oil marketers are racing to expand retail networks, strengthen customer loyalty, and diversify revenue beyond fuel sales.
Namibia: Namibia Has Enough Jet Fuel Amid Middle East Conflict
[Namibian] Namibia Airports Company chief executive Bisey /Uirab says the country has sufficient fuel capacity to bridge short-term supply constraints.
Africa: All of Africa Today – May 4, 2026
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Nigeria: Dangote Denies Claims On Refinery Financing, ‘Rift’ With Elumelu
[Daily Trust] Dangote Group has dismissed as false and malicious a publication alleging that its President, Aliko Dangote, distanced himself from the Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group, Tony Elumelu, describing the report as entirely baseless.
Tanzania: Regional Oil Refinery – Why It Matters for Tanzania
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has expressed readiness to host the envisaged oil refinery plant in Tanga, a project expected to boost fuel supply in East Africa, enhance energy security and strengthen regional integration.
Uganda: Oil and Gas Sector Players Defend Continued Skilling of Ugandans
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The oil and gas companies continue to train Ugandans with skills related to the sector even as major construction nears completion.
Uganda: Pau Gains Expanded Regulatory Powers Under New Petroleum Policy
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The newly passed National Petroleum Policy 2025 is ushering in a new regulatory framework for the oil and gas sector as the country prepares to pump its crude oil from the ground.
Nigeria: Nigeria’s Petrol Marketers Take Advantage of Momentary Rise in Oil Prices
[Vanguard] Nigerians may be facing fresh round of fuel pump price increases as global crude oil prices record momentary uptick on the back of escalation in US-Iran war.
Nigeria: Subsidy Is Gone – So Why Is Nigeria Still Borrowing?
[Premium Times] To expect that the removal of subsidy alone would eliminate the need for borrowing is to misunderstand both the structure of Nigeria's finances and the scale of its developmental challenges.
Nigeria: Beyond Oil – Niger Delta Attracts New Investments for Economic Growth and Development
[Premium Times] Clearly, the journey beyond oil has begun, which marks a new dawn of development for the region.