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South Africa: Petrol Prices Could Skyrocket in April
[Scrolla] South African drivers could face petrol increases of up to R8 per litre in April after the rand price of Brent crude oil jumped sharply in one week. Analysts warn oil prices could climb above 100 dollars per barrel as conflict near the Strait of Hormuz disrupts a route carrying about 20 percent of global oil supplies.
Liberia: Weak Monitoring and Enforcement Lead to Abuse of Systems – the Case With Hoarding in Liberia
[Liberian Investigator] The Government of Liberia must take decisive steps to ensure strong monitoring and strict enforcement of laws against the hoarding of petroleum products, particularly diesel fuel and gasoline. The ongoing developments surrounding global tensions in, particularly in the Middle East, and their potential impact on fuel prices present a moment that demands vigilance, transparency, and firm action from authorities.
South Africa: SA’s Petroleum Regulator Cannot Be Both Promoter and Referee
[Daily Maverick] The Petroleum Agency of South Africa's dual role as promoter and licensor of oil and gas entrenches a conflict of interest that sidelines communities, undermines constitutional rights and deepens the climate crisis.
Africa: All of Africa Today – March 6, 2026
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Nigeria: Tinubu Announces ‘Historic’ Deal to End Decades-Long OPL 245 Controversy
[Premium Times] The presidency said the agreement paves the way for a development that could add approximately 150,000 barrels per day to the country's production capacity.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Explains N100 Petrol Price Increase Amid Crude Price Surge
[Premium Times] The Dangote Petroleum Refinery says the recent N100 increase in its petrol ex-depot price was driven by rising global crude oil prices and supply disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Moves to Cushion Nigerians From Global Oil Market Shocks
[This Day] The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has reassured Nigerians of its commitment to stabilising the domestic petroleum market following recent disruptions in the global oil industry triggered by tensions in the Middle East.
Nigeria: Tinubu Oversees Historic Resolution of 15 Year-Old OPL245 Dispute
[This Day] President Bola Tinubu on Thursday presided over the successful conclusion of a historic settlement agreement between the Federal Government of Nigeria, ENI, and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAEL).
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Recommits to National Energy Stability Despite Crude Price Rise
[Leadership] Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals reassures Nigerians of its unwavering commitment to serving as a stabilising force amid recent shocks in the international oil market.
Nigeria: Tinubu Announces Historic Resolution of OPL245 Dispute
[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu announced today the successful conclusion of a historic settlement agreement between the federal government of Nigeria, ENI, and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAEL).