AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFuel Costs: Nigerian depot petrol prices climbed to N1,900 a litre despite NNPC’s temporary discount, renewing questions over how to provide lasting relief. South Africa’s Power Mix: The country is moving ahead with procurement of 4.6GW of battery storage and plans to expand gas-fired power, even as spare grid capacity remains too costly for some households to access. Solar Investment: Germany pledged €15 million for Benin, including support for a solar component at the Nangbéto hydropower plant. In Zambia, Axian and Africa GreenCo signed a power-purchase agreement for a 240MW solar project, as the country reports reaching its 1,000MW solar target. Regional Energy Risks: Escalating Houthi-Saudi conflict near Bab el-Mandeb could further raise shipping and fuel costs for African economies already facing expensive energy imports.
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