Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Aug 6
Angola Moves to Resolve Fuel Crisis as Subsidies and Rising Demand Strain Supply
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Aug 6

Angola Moves to Resolve Fuel Crisis as Subsidies and Rising Demand Strain Supply

1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Aug 6

Summary

  • Angola acknowledged a fuel crisis and said it is working to resolve shortages, according to state broadcaster RNA citing Petroleum Minister Diamantino Azevedo.
  • Rising domestic demand, higher global fuel prices and the country’s subsidy system were identified as the main drivers of the supply crunch.
  • RNA said the government did not provide details on the measures it plans to take, leaving the timing and scope of any fix unclear.

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