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Nigerian navy dismantles illegal refinery in Rivers and seizes 3,950 litres of stolen fuel
The Nigerian Navy has dismantled a reactivated illegal refinery and seized about 3,950 litres of suspected stolen petroleum products in Calabar as part of intensified operations against crude oil theft under Operation DELTA SENTINEL
Nigeria launches petroleum reform taskforce to unlock up to $10bn investment, overhaul sector
Nigeria has established a presidential petroleum reform taskforce tasked with unlocking up to $10bn in sector investment and developing a 10-year national energy transformation strategy aimed at boosting production, FX earnings and competitiveness.
Tanzania urges TPDC to accelerate oil and gas projects to boost economy
Tanzania’s government has instructed the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) to ensure ongoing oil and gas projects are delivered on schedule, with a focus on maximising their contribution to national development
Tehran denies role in strikes on Saudi Arabian energy assets
Iran has formally distanced itself from a recent spate of attacks on Saudi Arabia’s critical oil infrastructure
Iranian drone strike on Oman’s Salalah port compounds regional energy crisis
Iranian unmanned aerial vehicles struck the Port of Salalah in southern Oman today, igniting multiple fuel storage tanks and partially suspending operations at the sultanate’s largest oil terminal
Drone attack halts operations at Lanaz oil refinery in Iraq's Erbil
Operations at the Lanaz oil refinery in Erbil, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region, have been suspended after a drone attack sparked a fire at the facility
Totsa commands record Oman crude premiums as Middle East output shuts down
Totsa finalised the sale of April-loading Oman crude to ExxonMobil at a multi-year high premium
Dangote accuses Nigerian regulator of allowing petrol imports despite local supply
Aliko Dangote has said Nigeria’s downstream regulator continues to issue petrol import licences despite rising domestic refining capacity, warning that sustained imports threaten local industry and energy security
Ghana moves to phase out LPG cylinder imports as state factory revival advances
Ghana plans to eventually ban imports of liquefied petroleum gas cylinders as part of a strategy to boost domestic manufacturing and expand clean cooking access, Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor told parliament
Arab states lose $15bn in energy revenues as Hormuz shutdown continues, FT reports
Gulf oil producers have lost an estimated $15.1bn in energy revenues since the war with Iran began, with $10.7bn in crude and LNG cargoes stranded inside the Strait of Hormuz.
Zambia to partner private sector to build two pipelines to move oil, gas from Tanzania and Namibia
Zambia’s government has approved the development of two new pipelines to move oil and gas from ports in neighbouring Tanzania and Namibia.
‘Catastrophic consequences’ could occur if war with Iran continues, Aramco says
As the US-Israeli war with Iran rages on, global oil markets are teetering on the verge of disaster, with Saudi Aramco warning that if the blockage of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz continues, there will be “catastrophic consequences.”
Nigeria's NNPCL posts 47% drop in revenue, but growth prospects remain strong
The Nigerian National Petroleum Co. Ltd. (NNPCL) has recorded a significant decrease in revenue for the start of 2026, dropping to $1.8bn in January from $3.4bn the previous month.
Nigeria cancels petrol import licences
Petrol import licences have now been suspended for a second month in Nigeria as regulators begin to enforce elements of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) that ensure imports are allowed only when domestic supplies are lacking.
Turkey zeroes urea import tariffs to protect farmers from fertiliser price shock caused by Middle East war impacts
Turkey has zeroed urea import tariffs to protect farmers from fertiliser price shock caused by impacts of the conflict in the Middle East.
Turkey’s fuel and gas supplies face no immediate risks despite Middle East conflict, says minister
Despite the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran, Turkey does not foresee any immediate problems facing its fuel & natural gas supplies, though developments are being closely monitored, according to the Turkish energy minister.
Mozambique has enough fuel until May and to keep price at current level to April despite Middle East conflict
Mozambique has up to 101mn litres of fuel in-country, which is enough for the normal running of the economy until early May, with about 118mn litres at ocean terminals, Lusa wrote on March 11.
Middle East conflict drives up costs faced by Turkey’s petrochemical, oil products industry
Amid the intensifying war between the United States–Israel and Iran, oil and petroleum-derived raw materials have seen price hikes over the past two weeks, putting significant pressure on Turkish industries.
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery to deploy CNG truck fleet to cut fuel distribution costs
Dangote Petroleum Refinery plans to deploy a nationwide fleet of compressed natural gas-powered trucks this month to reduce fuel distribution costs and strengthen supply as higher crude prices raise petrol production expenses
Chemanol ordered to pay SAR15.4mn to former owners of Addar Chemicals in Saudi Arabia court ruling
A Dammam court has ordered Chemanol to pay SAR15.4mn ($4.1mn) to the former owners of Addar Chemicals in a preliminary ruling on March 11. The company says it will appeal.
Kenya weighs $1.7bn rail link to Lokichar oil fields for crude exports
Kenya is considering a $1.7bn railway linking Nakuru to the Lokichar oil fields as an alternative to a stalled pipeline project. The metre-gauge rail line could transport up to 50,000bpd of waxy crude from the Turkana basin to the coast.
Nigeria trade surplus falls to $1.1bn in Q4 2025 as crude exports decline
Nigeria’s merchandise trade surplus narrowed by 50% y/y to in Q4 2025, as crude oil export earnings fell and imports increased, National Bureau of Statistics data show.
Ghana fuel market tensions rise as bulk distributors reject hoarding claims
Ghana’s bulk oil distributors have rejected allegations that some suppliers are hoarding fuel to profit from an anticipated price increase expected to take effect on March 16.
Kenya Pipeline Company shares climb on first day of NSE trading
Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) began trading on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) at KES9.30 ($0.07) per share on March 10, rising 3.3% from its KES9 ($0.06) initial public offer price following a heavily oversubscribed share sale
Egypt increases fuel prices by 14-17% amid regional turmoil
In response to the intensifying energy crisis gripping the Middle East, the Egyptian government has announced up to 17% increase in the prices of petroleum products and natural gas for vehicles
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