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Africa: Africa Cannot Stop Middle East Wars — But It Can Cut Its Fuel Bill
allAfrica, 8 March 2026
As tensions escalate again across the Middle East, global oil markets are entering another period of uncertainty. Even the threat of disruptions to tanker routes or energy… Read more »
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Rwanda: Govt Moves to Cushion Local Fuel Market Amid Iran Conflict
New Times, 3 March 2026
The government is working on measures to shield the economy from potential shocks, particularly rising fuel and commodity prices, amid the ongoing US/Israel-Iran conflict, the… Read more »
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Rwanda: Fuel Shock Is a Wake-Up Call for Rwanda's Economic Resilience
New Times, 4 March 2026
Rwanda's response to rising fuel prices during the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict shows a familiar but urgent balancing act. The country needs to protect its small,… Read more »
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Tanzania: How Us-Iran War Ripple Effects Endanger Tanzania's Economic Trajectory
Daily News, 3 March 2026
AS military assaults on Iran by the United States and Israel intensify, in my view, the situation is the most significant conflict in the Middle East in decades. Looking at the… Read more »
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Namibia: Namibia Fuel Price Alert - Iran Blocks Strait of Hormuz Oil As Global Supply Fears Mount
Namibian, 2 March 2026
Namibia faces potential fuel price hikes and supply disruptions following the reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating conflict in the Middle East. Read more »
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Africa: Oil Prices Jump 9 Per Cent Amid Us/Israel War On Iran
Premium Times, 2 March 2026
On Monday morning, Brent crude climbed 9 per cent to $79.41 per barrel from $72.87 on Friday -- a seven-month high -- based on figures from FactSet. Read more »
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Liberia: Govt Allays Fear - Says No Increase in Petroleum Prices Despite Middle East Conflict
FrontPageAfrica, 4 March 2026
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in consultation with the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC), has issued its March 3, 2026, price circular, maintaining existing… Read more »
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Sudan: War in the Middle East - Warnings of Serious Economic Impacts On Sudan
Dabanga, 4 March 2026
As the war between the United States and Israel against Iran continues, and in light of Iranian attacks on the Gulf states and other Arab states, concerns are mounting about the… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Government Says Zimbabwe Has Guaranteed Fuel Stocks for Up to Three Months Amid Middle East Tensions
New Zimbabwe, 5 March 2026
Zimbabwe has sufficient fuel stocks to last between two and three months, amid fears that escalating tensions in the Middle East could disrupt global energy supplies and push up… Read more »
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Nigeria: Fuel Price May Rise As Middle East Tensions Escalate
Daily Trust, 2 March 2026
Rising tensions in the Middle East, triggered by ongoing US and Israeli attacks on Iran, may push fuel prices higher in Nigeria, as crude oil prices reached $72.87 per barrel on… Read more »