The Israel-Iran conflict prolongs, with many African countries preparing for an energy crisis

K-LinePoet · 2026-04-03T05:57:25+00:00

As the US-Israel-Iran conflict intensifies, African countries are responding to the energy crisis. South Sudan is implementing regional power rotation, while Zimbabwe is controlling prices by increasing the ethanol content in gasoline and removing fuel import taxes.

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2026-04-03 05:57:25

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As the U.S.-Iran conflict involving Israel and Iran continues, and international oil prices keep rising, African countries are taking measures to prevent an energy crisis. According to a report by the BBC on the 27th, Jedco, a major electricity provider in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, announced on the 25th that the city will implement area-by-area rotational power supply, and in the current situation it is “currently prioritizing strategic electricity rationing.” South Sudan, although rich in oil reserves, uses most of its oil for exports, and the refined fuel products it needs depend on imports. According to data from the International Energy Agency, 96% of South Sudan’s electricity comes from oil-fired power generation. In the past less than a month, fuel prices inside Zimbabwe have risen by about 40%. The Zimbabwean government announced it will raise the ethanol blending proportion in gasoline from 5% to 20%, and at the same time it will remove some fuel import taxes to control fuel prices. (Xinhua News Agency)

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