How Zimbabwe, South Sudan, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa Are Coping with Fuel Fears over Iran War

How Zimbabwe, South Sudan, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa are coping with fuel fears over Iran war

The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.

Fuel crisis: Mauritius curbs power use, some Kenyan petrol stations run dry

African nations grapple with fuel shortages triggered by the Iran conflict disrupting ⁠global oil supplies.

South Sudan and Mauritius impose electricity curbs as Iran war triggers fuel fears in Africa

South Sudan and Mauritius have both announced measures restricting electricity consumption due to the fuel crisis triggered by the US and Israel’s war in Iran, which is also affecting other countries across Africa. South Sudan has begun rationing electricity in the capital, Juba, while Mauritius has imposed restrictions to reduce wastage especially in high-power consumption areas. On Wednesday, Juba’s main electricity distributor, Jedco, said pa…

South Sudan, Mauritius face energy strains amid global fuel shortages

Mauritius announced energy-saving measures on Wednesday as its heavy fuel oil supplies dwindle, the government said. The island nation relies heavily on imported fossil fuels, and a shipment due March 21 failed to arrive, leaving only two to three weeks of stock. Energy Minister Patrick Assirvaden said a replacement cargo from Singapore is expected on April 1 to stabilize supplies. The government plans to curb non-essential electricity use, incl…

Africa grapples with energy crisis as Iran war disrupts fuel supplies

Mauritius has seen its heavy fuel oil supply run low after a shipment expected on March 21 failed to arrive