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Energy & Industry — Tuesday, 6 October 2026

The most important developments in sub-Saharan Africa. Six days a week.

6 October 2026

Oil near $100 pushes up fuel prices across Africa

Brent crude has traded around $100 a barrel since late September, and African fuel importers are passing the cost on to motorists.

6 October 2026

France commits €100 million to Benin’s power grid

France signed financing worth about €100 million ($117 million) with Benin on 5 October during President Romuald Wadagni's visit to the Élysée Palace.

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