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South Africa: No National Fuel Shortage Despite Diesel Limits – South African News Briefs – March 30, 2026/in /by
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Egypt: Egypt Imposes Energy-Saving Curbs As Hormuz Closure Hits Fuel Supply/in /by
[RFI] Egypt will impose emergency energy-saving measures this weekend as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz drives up fuel costs and raises fears of an energy crisis.
Congo-Kinshasa: Escalating Violence and Influx of Returnees in DR Congo Fuel Regional Instability/in /by
[IPS] United Nations -- In the month following the reopening of the Burundi-Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) border, the humanitarian crisis in the DRC has deteriorated considerably, recently marked by an influx of Congolese refugees returning home, where they face overcrowded conditions and a severe shortage of essential services. This comes in the midst of escalating clashes between rebel groups AFC and M23, and forces affiliated with the Kinshasa government, with drone strikes causing widespread destruction and pushing
South Africa: South African Truckers Cross the Border to Save On Fuel/in /by
[Scrolla] Botswana currently charges about R19.27 a litre for petrol, far cheaper than South Africa's expected April inland price of R25.92. Road Freight Association CEO Gavin Kelly said refuelling in Botswana is legal if drivers stick to their vehicle's own tanks.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Gantry Price to N1,200/in /by
[Premium Times] The refinery disclosed this in a statement shared with PREMIUM TIMES Thursday night.
Africa: All of Africa Today – March 27, 2026/in /by
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Namibia: Parliament Fears ‘Power Vacuum’ in Petroleum Bill/in /by
[Namibian] The petroleum amendment bill has been criticised for creating a power vacuum over parliament, leaving the president unaccountable if passed.
Namibia: IPC MPs Slams N$20 Million Allocation to Non-Existent Upstream Petroleum Unit/in /by
[Namibian] Opposition members in parliament on Thursday criticised the N$20 million allocation to the upstream petroleum unit, arguing the unit does not yet exist under law and the funding is premature.
Nigeria: Nigerians Applaud Dangote Refinery’s Role in Easing Fuel Supply Pressure/in /by
[This Day] Nigerians across the country are expressing their views over the role of the Dangote Refinery in stabilizing the supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), even as debates over rising petrol prices persist.
Nigeria: Govt Moves to Sign Subsidiary Loan Agreement With States On $500m World Bank-Assisted Hope Governance Programme/in /by
[This Day] Abuja -- The Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning has commenced close collaboratiion with the Federal Ministry of Finance to ensure the 36 states of the federation sign the Subsidiary Loan Agreement to enable them participate in and benefit from the $500 million World Bank-assisted HOPE Governance Programme.