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Namibia: Namibia Reviews TotalEnergies’ Venus Oil Plan
[Namibian] The Namibian government has begun reviewing a field development plan (FDP) submitted by TotalEnergies for the proposed Venus oil project, marking a key step towards formal negotiations and a final investment decision.
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Destroys 101 Illegal Refineries, Arrests 219 Suspects – DHQ
[Premium Times] The DHQ said military troops recovered more than 547,920 litres of stolen petroleum products, including crude oil, automotive gas oil, kerosene and premium motor spirit.
South Africa: South Africa Agriculture Groups Urge More Fuel Relief As IMF Warns of Global Shock
[Daily Maverick] The South African agricultural industry welcomed the cut in the fuel levy, but there are calls for more action to protect the country's food security.
Nigeria: Court Orders Final Forfeiture of ₦3.4bn, Properties Linked to Alleged NNPC Fraud
[Daily Trust] The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, made an order of final forfeiture of three properties and N3. 4 billion cash linked to allegations of fraud perpetrated at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).
Ghana: Oti Regional Police Commander Engages Nkwanta On Peace, Security
[Ghanaian Times] The Oti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Alex Acquah, has engaged residents and security personnel of Nkwanta in the Nkwanta South Municipality on measures to promote peace and strengthen security following recent violent incidents in the area.
Ethiopia: Failed Fuel Delivery Prompts New Allocation Rules, Crackdown On Underground Trade
[Reporter] The federal government has introduced sweeping fuel prioritization measures and intensified a crackdown on illegal trading after a delivery of more than 180,000 metric tons of fuel failed to arrive, heightening concerns surrounding supply disruptions linked to conflict in the Middle East.
South Africa: Minister Enoch Godongwana Cuts Fuel Tax By R3
[Scrolla] Minister Enoch Godongwana said the government will slash fuel taxes by R3 to help people pay less for their fuel. The tax cut comes after oil prices jumped when the USA and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February last month.
Uganda: UNBS Intensifies Fight Against Fuel Malpractices
[Nile Post] The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, has intensified efforts to curb fuel adulteration and inaccurate measurements, following persistent complaints from consumers.
Nigeria: Drivers Block Roads As Benin Commuters Stranded Over Fuel Hike
[Leadership] Commercial drivers operating along Upper Sakponba Road in Benin City on Monday staged a protest against the recent increase in petroleum product prices, disrupting traffic and leaving many commuters stranded.
South Africa: Fuel Pumps Run Dry As South Africans Rush to Fill Tanks
[Scrolla] At least 143 stations have run out of diesel and 136 have no petrol because of a massive fuel rush. High demand and a lack of delivery trucks have caused backlogs at fuel pumps from Durban to Cape Town.