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US-Israel Conflict Fuels Inflation in Africa's Energy Costs

3/23/2026

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The US-Israel conflict with Iran is driving inflation in Africa by raising energy and fertilizer prices.
Most African nations reliant on fuel imports face price increases due to disruptions in Middle Eastern exports.
The conflict has damaged oil and gas infrastructure in Iran and Persian Gulf, including Strait of Hormuz.
George Elombi, president of Afreximbank, says net importers will face higher prices.
Afreximbank is implementing measures to assist import-dependent nations.

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The US-Israel conflict with Iran is driving inflation in Africa by raising energy and fertilizer prices.
Most African nations reliant on fuel imports face price increases due to disruptions in Middle Eastern exports.
The conflict has damaged oil and gas infrastructure in Iran and Persian Gulf, including Strait of Hormuz.
George Elombi, president of Afreximbank, says net importers will face higher prices.
Afreximbank is implementing measures to assist import-dependent nations.