March 27
Rwanda: Why Global Coalition Is Lobbying Rwanda to Endorse 'End of Fossil Fuels' Call
A global coalition is lobbying states, including Rwanda, to endorse a proposed 'Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty' to considerably reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit… Read more »
January 08
Rwanda: Ombudsman Calls for Efficiency in Issuing Permits for Filling Stations
Delays in accessing licences to set up filling stations inconvenience investors, according to the Office of the Ombudsman. It recommended that the regulation for such businesses… Read more »
January 02
Uganda: Uganda Lodges Lawsuit Against Kenya Over Oil Importation
Uganda has taken legal action against Kenya in the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) after Nairobi denied a local license to Uganda's government-owned oil marketer, the Uganda… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Rwanda: Nyagatare - Concerns Over Illicit Trading in Fuel
People in Nyagatare District have raised concerns over the illegal selling of fuel within their neighbourhoods of the district instead of petrol stations where safety guidelines… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Rwanda: Fuel Prices Fall Ahead of Festive Season
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has revised down fuel prices ahead of the festive season, marking the first decrease since June. Read more »
October 11, 2023
Rwanda: Govt to Save At Least Rwf20 Billion Annually After Shutting Down Diesel Power Plants
The Government of Rwanda is set to save at least an estimated Rwf 20 to 24 billion annually after switching off diesel power plants. Read more »
October 08, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Shuts Down Its Diesel Power Plants
Rwanda turned off all its diesel power plants in June this year as the country's hydroelectricity and methane gas sources expanded to make a significant contribution to the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Closes All Diesel Power Plants #AfricaClimateHope
Rwanda closed all its diesel power plants in June this year, stopping the generation of such electricity as the country's hydroelectricity and methane gas sources expanded to make… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Rwanda: Explainer - Rise of Fuel Prices and Impact on Cost of Living
On October 3, the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) announced an increase in the prices of petrol and diesel, adding to the already challenging cost of living in the… Read more »
October 03, 2023
Rwanda: Fuel Prices Rise Following Adjustments in Global Oil Market
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) on Tuesday, October 3, announced a rise in prices for petrol and diesel, citing the adjustments in the global oil market. Read more »
August 02, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority Announces New Fuel Pump Prices
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) on Wednesday, August 2, announced an increase in prices for petrol, citing the adjustments in the global oil market. Read more »
June 26, 2023
Africa: AfCFTA - Fuel Quality, Auto Policies Needed to Boost Automotive Industry in Africa
While the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) is expected to boost the automotive industry in Africa, experts argue that poor fuel quality and lack of auto policies… Read more »
February 20, 2023
Rwanda: How High Price Fuelled Rwanda Coffee Exports Past U.S.$100 Million
Revenue from Rwanda's coffee exports increased by 34 per cent to more than $105 million (about Rwf114 billion) in 2022, from more than $78.3 million (about Rwf85 billion) in 2021,… Read more »
August 22, 2022
Rwanda: New Taxi-Moto Fares Set Amid Rising Fuel Prices
Taxi moto fares, using smart meters, have been increased from Rwf 107 per kilometre to Rwf 117, while payment for the first two meters is Rwf 400. Read more »
August 07, 2022
Rwanda: Fuel Prices Continue to Rise Despite Govt Subsidies
The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has increased pump prices for gasoline and diesel, attributing the changes to instability of petroleum products on the global… Read more »