West African Countries Ban 'Dirty European Fuel'

 Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire are introducing stricter standards to cut vehicle emissions and improve air quality in cities.

The Dirty Diesel report highlights the pivotal role played by Swiss commodity trading companies in Africa's fuel industry.

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    Guardian, 7 December 2016

    I have read with interest former Secretary-General of the OPEC Abdalla Salem El-Badri's interesting piece, Security of energy supplies inextricably linked with demand. Read more »

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    Daily Trust, 5 December 2016

    The Federal Government last week disclosed plans to seek alternative supply of crude oil for the Kaduna Refinery from neighbouring Niger Republic, apparently due to unceasing… Read more »

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