AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFuel & inflation pressure: In Nigeria, petrol at private depots is mostly holding around N1,278–N1,300/litre, with some diesel cuts in Lagos, Warri and Port Harcourt, but northern cities are still feeling the squeeze—Maiduguri hit N1,413/litre. Legal pushback on costs: In Kenya, a consumer activist has filed to block the May–June fuel price increases, arguing the hikes are unconstitutional and that the cushioning use of the Petroleum Development Levy lacks transparency. Money-market mood: Nigeria’s CBN survey shows 63.3% of respondents want lower interest rates as inflation stays sticky. Consumer protection & fraud: South Africa’s Standard Bank fraud crisis is back in the spotlight after reports of opaque handling and settlement pressure. Energy infrastructure: Nigeria’s TCN and AfDB begin the next compensation phase for the Alaoji–Onitsha transmission upgrade. Regional health watch: WHO declares Ebola an international emergency across DR Congo and Uganda. Trade & geopolitics: The Strait of Hormuz disruption is driving more Gulf oil routing via pipelines and rail, keeping fuel volatility in focus.
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