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OIL PRICE RISES ON MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS, TRUMP’S TARIFFS PUSH OVER RUSSIAN SUPPLY.
Oil prices rose after Israel’s strike in Qatar and Trump’s tariff push on Russian oil buyers, but gains were capped by weak global demand. Analysts warn that despite geopolitical tensions, rising inventories and OPEC+ output could keep oil markets under pressure.
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US TARIFFS WORSEN PETROCHEMICAL SECTOR CHALLENGES, EXECUTIVES WARN.
The global petrochemical sector is facing mounting turbulence as U.S. tariffs intensify pressure on trade flows, amplify overcapacity concerns, and force key players to rethink strategies. At the APPEC conference in Singapore, executives warned that the world’s largest producer, China, is being pushed to divert exports into Asia, disrupting traditional markets and reshaping industry dynamics. While some regions, like India, continue to show steady demand, the overall outlook remains clouded by shrinking trade volumes, investment uncertainty, and the spread of protectionist policies. This evolving environment threatens to alter not just business models but also the balance of power in global energy and manufacturing supply chains.
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TANZANIA AND ALGERIA STRENGTHEN TIES IN OIL AND GAS REGULATION.
Tanzania’s PURA and Algeria’s ALNAFT have agreed to strengthen cooperation in regulating oil and gas exploration and production. The partnership will focus on capacity building, experience sharing, and improving efficiency in petroleum sector oversight.
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CHINA–RUSSIA PIPELINE DIPLOMACY THREATENS TRUMP’S ENERGY GRIP.
China and Russia have deepened their energy partnership in Beijing this week, unveiling plans to expand gas flows through existing infrastructure and signing a memorandum for the long-delayed Power of Siberia 2 pipeline. The moves come at a time when U.S. President Donald Trump is pressing to isolate Moscow and strengthen America’s role as a global energy powerhouse. For Beijing, the deal signals both a pragmatic approach to diversifying energy sources and a political willingness to resist U.S. pressure.
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EWURA MEETS WITH LIBERIA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION TO DISCUSS COLLABORATION.
The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) met with a delegation from the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) on 1st September 2025 at EWURA’s headquarters in Dodoma. The meeting focused on exchanging experiences and knowledge on electricity regulation, as well as discussing opportunities for collaboration to improve energy services for consumers in both countries.
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TANZANIA SLASHES FUEL PRICES TO BELOW KSH 145 PER LITRE AS KENYANS CONTINUE TO PAY MORE.
Tanzania has lowered fuel prices to below KSh 145 per litre, making petrol, diesel, and kerosene significantly cheaper than in Kenya. Meanwhile, Kenyan motorists continue to pay over KSh 185 per litre for petrol, despite recent marginal reductions by EPRA.
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