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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1913, The 1913 Romanian Army cholera outbreak during the Second Balkan War starts. In 1936, Kojo Tovalou Houénou, Beninese lawyer and politician (born 1887) passed away. In 1941, World War II: Montenegrins begin the Trinaestojulski ustanak (Thirteenth of July Uprising), a popular revolt against the Axis powers. In 1960, Ian Hislop, Welsh-English journalist and screenwriter was born. In 1961, Stelios Manolas, Greek footballer and manager was born. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 1980, Seretse Khama, Botswana lawyer and politician, 1st President of Botswana (born 1921) passed away. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. In 2014, Nadine Gordimer, South African novelist, short story writer, and activist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1923) passed away. In 2020, Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Cameroon : How state firm SNH foiled national gas strategy
The Société Nationale des Hydrocarbures (SNH) state oil firm's gas strategy is at an impasse. The expected cessation of operations at the end of July by the Hilli Episeyo FLNG platform, ahead of its redeployment to Argentina, will not only [...]
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Voice of Nigeria
· Jun 23, 2026
Nigerian Government Orders Crackdown on Cooking Gas Hoarding
The Nigerian Government has directed regulatory and security agencies to intensify efforts against the diversion, hoarding and illegal storage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, in a bid to stabilise prices and ensure adequate supply nationwide. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, issued the directive during an [] The post Nigerian Government Orders Crackdown on Cooking Gas Hoarding appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Guinee news
· Jul 4, 2026
Raffinage local, traçabilité, contrôles renforcés : la nouvelle stratégie de la Guinée pour mieux valoriser son or
La réglementation de la filière aurifère en Guinée franchit une nouvelle étape. À travers le décret signé par le président Mamadi Doumbouya et rendu public le vendredi 3 juillet, les autorités entendent renforcer la gouvernance du secteur. Au-delà de l’interdiction progressive de l’exportation de l’or brut, le texte instaure de nouvelles obligations pour les opérateurs []
Arise News
· Jun 22, 2026
NMDPRA Report: Dangote Refinery Dominates Nigeria’s Petrol Supply With 87.55% Share In May
Dangote Refinery supplied 87.55 of Nigeria’s petrol in May 2026.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 7, 2026
Kerajaan teliti dakwaan stesen minyak tanggung kerugian
KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan akan mengadakan perbincangan dengan syarikat minyak bagi mendapatkan maklumat berhubung dakwaan pengusaha stesen minyak menanggung kerugian semasa peralihan pelaksanaan penambahbaikan subsidi bahan api sebelum ini. Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata, kerajaan menghargai kerjasama syarikat dan stesen minyak dalam menjayakan pelaksanaan penyasaran subsidi petrol RON95 dan diesel. “Merujuk kepada permasalahan yang ... Read more The post Kerajaan teliti dakwaan stesen minyak tanggung kerugian appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Watchdog Uganda
· Jul 1, 2026
ATWEMEREIREHO ALEX: The Oil Paradigm: Will Uganda’s Impending Crude Boom Trickle Down to the Wananchi?
For nearly two decades, Uganda’s petroleum narrative has hovered precariously within the liminal space between existential promise and perpetual postponement. “First Oil” became a familiar, almost exhausting political refrain invoked during heated campaign seasons, ritualistically repeated in State of the Nation Addresses, and embedded deep within successive National Development Plans (NDPs) yet it always seemed [] The post ATWEMEREIREHO ALEX: The Oil Paradigm: Will Uganda’s Impending Crude Boom Trickle Down to the Wananchi? appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.
Dateline Nigeria
· Jun 28, 2026
Crude price fall: FCCPC frowns at exploitation in oil market, to sanction profiteers
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has expressed concern over findings from an ongoing surveillance of the downstream petroleum market suggesting undue exploitation of consumers. In its statement, FCCPC stated that a review of the gantry prices of local refiners, marketers, depot operators and retail outlet operators revealed token reductions in prices that The post Crude price fall: FCCPC frowns at exploitation in oil market, to sanction profiteers appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
Vanguard News
· Jun 29, 2026
Petrol Price: FG directs NMDPRA to end profiteering by oil marketers
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, to ensure that petroleum marketers do not exploit Nigerians through excessive pricing under the deregulated downstream market. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, gave the directive on Monday in Abuja while delivering the [] The post Petrol Price: FG directs NMDPRA to end profiteering by oil marketers appeared first on Vanguard News.
Quartz
· Jul 11, 2026
Bargains and questions: Trump's mysterious promotion of ‘Freedom Fuel’
The establishment of the Freedom Fuel network is shrouded in mystery so far. It's unclear who is managing the company and how it obtains fuel
Africa Intelligence
· Jun 25, 2026
Libya : Major oil companies grapple with confusion over concession contracts
The process of granting new operating licences is already proving to be a challenge for National Oil Corp (NOC). Although the Libyan company announced it had ratified agreements on 15 June with Italy's ENI, Spain's Repsol, Qatar's QatarEnergy, Turkey's Turkish [...]
MyJoyOnline
· Jun 26, 2026
Why fuel prices haven’t fallen yet despite falling global oil prices
Fuel prices in Ghana are once again caught between global oil swings and the structure of domestic pricing. Crude markets have eased, but pump prices have not yet caught up. Earlier in the year, before tensions between Iran, Israel and the United States escalated, Ghanaian consumers were briefly seeing relief. Petrol was selling at about []
The Namibian
· Jul 6, 2026
Why Local Content is Namibia’s Ultimate Energy Differentiator
Namibia’s rapid ascent in the global energy market is no longer a secret. The historic offshore discoveries in the Orange Basin have placed the nation on the global energy map, drawing interest from international oil companies, global Tier-1 contractors and foreign investors. However, as the industry transitions from exploration to strategic planning, a fundamental truth [] The post Why Local Content is Namibia’s Ultimate Energy Differentiator appeared first on The Namibian.
Ukrainska Pravda
· Jun 23, 2026
Occupation authorities in Crimea admit they do not know when fuel sales will resume
The authorities in temporarily occupied Crimea have admitted that they do not know when petrol and diesel sales will resume on the peninsula, saying that fuel supplies are being regulated by Ukraine's Armed Forces.
Face2Face Africa
· Jun 23, 2026
Dangote’s Refinery Rewrites Africa’s Energy Role
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery became the world’s largest exporter of jet fuel in April 2026, marking a significant shift in global energy markets and Africa’s position within industrial supply chains. According to industry data cited in the report, the refinery exported approximately 158,000 barrels of aviation fuel per day, overtaking traditional suppliers and highlighting the...
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 10, 2026
Marketers give update on cooking gas price reduction in Nigeria
The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers has issued an important update on LPG, known as cooking gas, prices in Nigeria. The president of NALPGAM, Edu Inyang, said on Thursday that despite improved supply nationwide, cooking gas prices have yet to cool off as expected in Nigeria. DAILY POST reports that cooking gas price [] Marketers give update on cooking gas price reduction in Nigeria
Guineematin.com
· Jul 13, 2026
Dr Rita Babihuga-Nsanze à Guineematin : « La Guinée peut devenir l’un des moteurs industriels de l’Afrique »
La Guinée est devenue le premier producteur mondial de bauxite, mais l’essentiel de cette ressource continue d’être exporté sans transformation suffisante. Pour Dr Rita Babihuga-Nsanze, économiste en chef et directrice de la Recherche et de la Stratégie à l’Africa Finance Corporation, le véritable défi consiste désormais à convertir cette puissance minière en emplois, en industries [] The post Dr Rita Babihuga-Nsanze à Guineematin : « La Guinée peut devenir l’un des moteurs industriels de l’Afrique » first appeared on Guineematin.com.
Trend News Agency
· Jul 13, 2026
Expanding our presence on global and particularly European gas market is a part of our overall strategy - President Ilham Aliyev (VIDEO)
Expanding our presence on global and particularly European gas market is a part of our overall strategy - President Ilham Aliyev (VIDEO)
Independent Online
· Jul 3, 2026
Fuel price crisis: Godongwana's firm stance against wealth tax and nationalisation
Fuel price crisis: Godongwana's firm stance against wealth tax and nationalisation
South Africa Today
· Jul 2, 2026
Eskom Diesel Procurement Investigation Escalates as Hawks Take Over Probe
SOUTH AFRICA — The Eskom diesel procurement investigation has advanced significantly after the state-owned power utility received a comprehensive forensic report detailing alleged irregularities in fuel and storage contracts. The matter has now been handed over to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks) as the utility conducts stringent internal legal and quality assurance []
ANTARA News
· Jun 27, 2026
Indonesia's ministry backs gas bill to boost manufacturing growth
Indonesia's Ministry of Industry said the ratification of the Draft Government Regulation on Natural Gas for ...
Daily Sabah
· Jul 13, 2026
Thin jet fuel stocks leave Europe exposed as Iran tensions flare
Europe has relied on jet fuel imports from the U.S. and Asia, boosted refinery output and tapped stockpiles to keep aircraft in the air. And yet it remains the region most vulnerab...
Africa.com
· Jul 10, 2026
Dangote Advances East Africa Refinery Expansion Plans
Dangote Group plans to finance its proposed 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery project in Kenya through internally generated funds, bonds, and a future initial public offering as it expands its refining footprint across Africa. The facility, to be built in Lamu, is expected to become East Africa’s largest refinery once completed. It is designed to reduce the region’s []
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 21, 2026
Russia imposes restrictions on fuel sales in Crimea
In Crimea, fuel is sold only to government agencies, while in Tver region, only corporate clients can continue to refuel without limits
Eunews
· Jun 26, 2026
Italy and 11 other countries call to delay methane‑import obligations
Countries are concerned that a strict application of the regulation could lead some producers, particularly those without advanced methane monitoring systems, to reduce or temporarily suspend deliveries to the EU
National Post
· Jul 3, 2026
Margareta Dovgal: How Canada can win by giving Trump what he wants
Conceding on supply management and streaming, while leveraging oil and gas is how to get through trade negotiations
LibyaHerald
· Jul 8, 2026
NOC & LIA sign EPSA agreement with UCC Holding for Area 47 in Ghadames Basin
The National Oil Corporation (NOC) Chairman, Masoud Suleiman, revealed today that, in partnership with the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA), an Explo...
DutchNews.nl
· Jul 7, 2026
Dutch state knew firms supplied Saddam’s poison gas programme
The Dutch government knew in the 1980s that Iraq was developing chemical weapons but allowed Dutch companies to continue supplying...
NDTV
· Jul 4, 2026
Engine Damage To Excess Water Use: Centre Busts 10 Myths On E20 Petrol
In a 10-point clarification, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the programme, under which petrol contains up to 20 ethanol, is supported by scientific studies, international experience...
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Related coverage for "Cameroon : How state firm SNH foiled national gas strategy": Voice of Nigeria — Nigerian Government Orders Crackdown on Cooking Gas Hoarding. Guinee news — Raffinage local, traçabilité, contrôles renforcés : la nouvelle stratégie de la Guinée pour mieux valoriser son or. Arise News — NMDPRA Report: Dangote Refinery Dominates Nigeria’s Petrol Supply With 87.55% Share In May. Utusan Malaysia — Kerajaan teliti dakwaan stesen minyak tanggung kerugian. Watchdog Uganda — ATWEMEREIREHO ALEX: The Oil Paradigm: Will Uganda’s Impending Crude Boom Trickle Down to the Wananchi?. Dateline Nigeria — Crude price fall: FCCPC frowns at exploitation in oil market, to sanction profiteers. Vanguard News — Petrol Price: FG directs NMDPRA to end profiteering by oil marketers. Quartz — Bargains and questions: Trump's mysterious promotion of ‘Freedom Fuel’. Africa Intelligence — Libya : Major oil companies grapple with confusion over concession contracts. MyJoyOnline — Why fuel prices haven’t fallen yet despite falling global oil prices. The Namibian — Why Local Content is Namibia’s Ultimate Energy Differentiator. Ukrainska Pravda — Occupation authorities in Crimea admit they do not know when fuel sales will resume. Face2Face Africa — Dangote’s Refinery Rewrites Africa’s Energy Role. Daily Post Nigeria — Marketers give update on cooking gas price reduction in Nigeria. Guineematin.com — Dr Rita Babihuga-Nsanze à Guineematin : « La Guinée peut devenir l’un des moteurs industriels de l’Afrique ». Trend News Agency — Expanding our presence on global and particularly European gas market is a part of our overall strategy - President Ilham Aliyev (VIDEO). Independent Online — Fuel price crisis: Godongwana's firm stance against wealth tax and nationalisation. South Africa Today — Eskom Diesel Procurement Investigation Escalates as Hawks Take Over Probe. ANTARA News — Indonesia's ministry backs gas bill to boost manufacturing growth. Daily Sabah — Thin jet fuel stocks leave Europe exposed as Iran tensions flare. Africa.com — Dangote Advances East Africa Refinery Expansion Plans. Anadolu Agency — Russia imposes restrictions on fuel sales in Crimea. Eunews — Italy and 11 other countries call to delay methane‑import obligations. National Post — Margareta Dovgal: How Canada can win by giving Trump what he wants. LibyaHerald — NOC & LIA sign EPSA agreement with UCC Holding for Area 47 in Ghadames Basin . DutchNews.nl — Dutch state knew firms supplied Saddam’s poison gas programme. NDTV — Engine Damage To Excess Water Use: Centre Busts 10 Myths On E20 Petrol


