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OPEC Sees Africa's Oil Demand Nearly Doubling by 2050

OPEC's long-term outlook sees Africa's oil use nearly doubling by 2050 as population and transport grow, but refining capacity would still fall short.

By Abdulazeez Hameed 2 min read17th October, 2026

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OPEC Sees Africa's Oil Demand Nearly Doubling by 2050

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OPEC Sees Africa's Oil Demand Nearly Doubling by 2050