Kenya: Four killed, dozens injured in Kenya fuel price protests
At least four people were killed and more than 30 others injured in Nairobi on Monday as Police clashed with demonstrators during nationwide protests over […]
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Kenya raises fuel prices again as Middle East conflict squeezes oil supply
Kenya has increased retail fuel prices for the second consecutive month amid rising global energy costs and supply pressures linked to the conflict in the […]
Zambia to Forfeit $200m in Fuel Tax Relief Amid Global Energy Pressures
On Tuesday, Zambia’s Finance Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, disclosed that the country will lose approximately $200 million in revenue following the suspension of selected fuel taxes […]
Nigeria Seeks Global Financial Cushion as Iran War Pressures Economy
Nigeria says it will pursue stronger financial backing from the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank at this week’s Spring Meetings in Washington, as […]
Kenya Confirms Robust Fuel Reserves as Middle East Tensions Persist
Kenya on Wednesday moved to calm public concerns over potential fuel disruptions, assuring that the country holds sufficient petroleum stocks despite the ongoing Middle East […]
South Africa Sees Fuel Price Relief in January 2026
South African consumers will benefit from a significant reduction in fuel prices this week. Effective Wednesday, 7 January 2026, petrol prices will fall by 62–66 […]
Nigeria Postpones Fuel Surcharge to 2026 Amid Economic Pressures
Nigeria has delayed the implementation of its new tax law, which includes a 5% fuel surcharge on petrol, diesel and other fossil fuels, until January […]
Nigeria: Tinubu announces measures to offset rising cost of living
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced on Sunday October 1st a temporary increase in the minimum wage for the lowest-paid workers and cheaper public transport, […]
Guinea-Bissau government lowers fuel prices
The government of Guinea-Bissau has lowered the retail price of diesel by 10 CFA francs and gasoline by six CFA francs, it was announced in […]
Niger: Petrol shortage in the country after a dispute between the State and Soraz Company
The oil refining company Soraz, majority owned by China, cut off the petrol tap at the Nigerien Petroleum Products Company (Sonidep) for unpaid invoices, preventing […]