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Nigeria unveils measures to boost LPG supply and curb cooking gas prices
Nigeria’s government has announced a package of measures aimed at increasing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply and easing rising cooking gas prices following a sharp increase in costs across the country
Shipping through Strait of Hormuz increases, but Iran remains in control
The Strait of Hormuz has seen shipping increase by around 20% of its pre-war levels since the signing of a US-Iran memorandum on 17 June.
US temporarily lifts sanctions on Iran
The US has now temporarily lifted its sanctions on Iran as part of peace negotiations, allowing the country to produce, deliver, and sell its crude oil, petrochemical, and petroleum products.
Nigerian fuel prices remain high despite Iran talks
Nigerian fuel prices have remained unchanged despite a drop in global fuel prices, with consumers in the country becoming increasingly worried about the impact it will have on purchasing power and inflation.
Dangote denies claims of Nigeria fuel re-imports through Lomé
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has rejected claims that fuel exported from its facility is being re-imported into Nigeria through the offshore ship-to-ship trading hub in Lomé, Togo, describing the allegation as false and commercially illogical
Germany’s MAK launches work on $550mn Sohar petrochemicals project in Oman
Germany’s MAK Germany GmbH has begun construction work on a $550 mn petrochemicals complex in Oman, marking a major downstream industrial investment in the Sultanate’s fast-expanding chemicals and plastics sector.
Algeria, Nigeria offer biggest opportunities in Africa for low-cost methane emissions cuts, report finds
African oil & gas producers can achieve significant methane emissions cuts using existing tech, Carbon Limits says, noting infrastructure, regulation and gas commercialisation prospects will determine the economics of abatement.
Qatar to resume normal LNG output within weeks, prime minister says
Qatar will resume normal LNG production within a few weeks, its prime minister says, though Iranian strike damage will keep around 17% of capacity offline for years, leaving global gas markets only partly relieved.
Falling petrol prices may slow Nigeria's shift to CNG, marketers say
Falling petrol prices in Nigeria following a decline in global crude oil prices are expected to increase fuel demand and could prompt some motorists and small businesses to switch back from compressed natural gas (CNG) to petrol.
Nigeria's SEC warns against unauthorised marketing of Dangote refinery IPO set for Q3
Nigeria's SEC says no application has been filed or approved related to the Dangote’s plan to eventually list a 5-10% stake in its $20bn, 650,000-bpd refinery
Nigeria approves new fuel imports for Q3 as Dangote refinery gasoline output falls
Nigeria has approved a new round of petrol and diesel imports for the third quarter of 2026 as declining gasoline production at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and tightening fuel inventories raise concerns over potential supply shortages.
Iran's Ghalibaf says Hormuz Strait will be run by Tehran following meeting with Oman
Iran's head negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says the Strait of Hormuz will never return to its pre-war management and will be run by Tehran under Iranian terms, listing the strait among the gains of the Switzerland talks.
Iran says US has issued licence for oil sales with banking, insurance cover
The United States has issued the licence needed to sell Iranian oil, petrochemical products and oil derivatives, along with the related insurance, transport and banking services, according to Iran.
Sharjah oil and product terminal expanded
Regal Petro Trading FZE has completed a significant expansion of its oil storage terminal in Sharjah’s Hamriyah Free Zone
Turkey’s foreign minister meets Trump’s co-in-law 'fixer' in Cairo
Lebanese-born billionaire Massad Boulos is a man with a unique portfolio. He serves as US senior advisor for Arab and African affairs. His son is married to Tiffany Trump.
QatarEnergy says explosion at Barzan gas plant kills 13
An explosion at Qatar's Barzan gas plant in Ras Laffan killed 13 people and injured 66 after an operational incident during start-up, QatarEnergy said, with the energy minister stressing it was an accident, not sabotage.
Kuwait tenders first spot naphtha cargo since Iran conflict escalation
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has issued a tender to sell spot naphtha cargoes for loading in July, marking its first such offering since tensions between the US and Iran escalated.
Syrian Petroleum Company inaugurates steam boiler project at Homs refinery
The Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) has commissioned a new Serbian-made steam boiler at the Homs refinery, in a move aimed at supporting production operations and improving the facility's operational readiness.
Oman targets $2.6 bn franchise ecosystem through expanded brand development drive
Oman unveiled on June 21 the fifth edition of a national franchise development programme aimed at transforming homegrown businesses into regional and international brands.
Crowdfunding gains momentum in Oman, financing 243 projects in 2025
Crowdfunding is rapidly emerging as a viable alternative financing channel in Oman, with the number of projects funded through licensed platforms more than doubling in 2025, the Sultanate’s financial regulator announced on June 21.
Zimbabwe cuts fuel prices as global oil market eases
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has announced a fuel price reduction to be effective over the next two weeks, reflecting softer global oil prices following an easing of tensions in the Middle East.
South Sudan to deliver oil cargoes to BB Energy following UK court ruling upholding injunction
South Sudan has committed to delivering two crude cargoes to BB Energy after a London court upheld an injunction restricting new oil-backed financing arrangements.
Nigeria's crude oil imports surge as refining sector expands
Nigeria’s crude oil imports jumped 309% quarter-on-quarter to $1.39bn in the Q12026 as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery increased purchases of foreign feedstock
Nigeria's NNPCL urged to fast-track Chinese refinery partnership
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to accelerate negotiations with two Chinese companies to revive the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries
Togo launches SAF push and expands jet fuel storage at Lomé airport
Togo has signed agreements to develop a Sustainable Aviation Fuel supply chain and build a 1,500-cubic-metre (396,300-gallon) Jet A1 storage tank at Lomé's Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport.
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