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Nigeria: Govt Moves to Stabilise Jet Fuel Prices As Keyamo, NMDPRA Step in/in /by
[This Day] The federal government moved yesterday stabilise the prices of Jet fuel to save airlines operating in the aviation sector. But this has triggered concerns within Nigeria's aviation and downstream petroleum sectors raising fears that the move could trigger market distortions. Instead some analysts believe the sector should be allowed to operate on the basis of market forces.
Nigeria: Amid Decrepit Refineries, NNPC Denies Sale of Scrap, Equipment/in /by
[This Day] Abuja -- The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has denied claims that it is selling scrap materials, equipment, or components from its refineries, describing such reports as false and misleading.
Nigeria: Fuel Crisis Deepens As Ibom Air Warns of Soaring Costs, Possible Flight Cuts/in /by
[Premium Times] The airline says surging aviation fuel prices are forcing operators to absorb heavy losses, raising concerns over sustainability and service disruptions.
South Africa: High Petrol Prices Chop Khayelitsha Taxi Driver Salaries/in /by
[Scrolla] Khayelitsha taxi workers earn a quarter of total weekly profits, and soaring fuel prices mean drivers take less cash home. The Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association warns taxi bosses will raise passenger fares unless the government cuts levies.
South Africa: Extend the Fuel Levy Relief – Fund It Using Surpluses From Dodgy SOEs/in /by
[DA] The DA will press the Finance Minister to make the logical decision to continue fuel levy relief for at least one more month using government and parliamentary processes.
Namibia: Local Suppliers Empowered Through Upstream Oil, Gas Workshop/in /by
[New Era] Petrofund recently hosted a local suppliers' workshop for upstream oil and gas in Windhoek.
Uganda: Unoc’s Otoa Says Govt Prepared to Cushion Supply As Fuel Crisis Bites/in /by
[Nile Post] Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) Chief Corporate Affairs official Otoa has said that Uganda is well prepared to manage the current fuel situation despite rising pump prices and reports of shortages in parts of the country.
Rwanda: Park-and-Ride – A Smart Response to Rising Fuel Costs and a Greener Kigali/in /by
[New Times] The roll out of park-and-ride facilities, with Gahanga now added to the network, is a timely and commendable intervention. At a moment when fuel prices continue to strain household budgets and business operations, this initiative offers a practical, forward-looking solution that aligns economic necessity with environmental responsibility.
Rwanda: What Drivers Should Know Before Choosing Electric or Fuel/in /by
[New Times] Users of electric vehicles (EVs) are reporting lower operating costs compared to those using fuel-powered cars, as Rwanda grapples with rising fuel prices.
Ghana: Ghana’s Fuel Payment Strategy Works for Now – How to Fix Longer Term Problems/in /by
[The Conversation Africa] Ghana introduced a new payment arrangement for petroleum imports in 2023, using gold instead of scarce US dollars. The policy was designed to ease pressure on the cedi by reducing the need for upfront dollar purchases to settle fuel import bills.