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Mauritius Energy Minister Patrick Assirvaden announced energy-saving measures March 24 after heavy fuel oil shipment missed March 21 leaving 15-20 days stock. Kenya Energy Minister Opiyo Wandayi confirmed sufficient national stock March 26 urging no panic buying after independent retailers reported 20% outlets short despite steady pump prices global cost surge. Uganda Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa disclosed diesel/petrol stocks 21/26 days planning alternative supply channels.
South Sudan Juba Electricity Distribution began rotating power rations capital-wide shortages. Somalia Mogadishu tuk-tuk drivers abandon vehicles fares surge passengers drop amid fuel price spike. Nigeria Aliko Dangote warned President Tinubu March 24 prolonged Iran war disruptions force COVID-style work-from-home African household savings gaps.
South Africa sees isolated diesel stockouts filling stations/farmers "artificial demand" pre-April steep price hike Fuels Industry Association Avhapfani Tshifularo noted large users ordering unusually high volumes beating adjustment normal national supplies. Impacts span East-West Africa Hormuz Strait disruptions ~20% global energy.
