Kenya is increasingly turning to Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote for fuel supplies as fears of a looming shortage intensify following escalating conflict in the Middle East that has disrupted global oil supply chains. The East African nation, alongside countries such as South Africa, is seeking alternative sources from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, which has quickly become a critical supplier amid shrinking global availability. Reports indicate that demand for fuel from the refinery has surged sharply, with several African governments racing to secure limited export volumes. “The biggest fuel suppliers to Kenya are rationing product,” he said, adding that some distributors are experiencing stockouts, especially in remote regions. However, with global supply chains under strain and competition for limited fuel intensifying, Kenya’s reliance on Dangote’s refinery underscores the fragile nature of energy security in an increasingly volatile geopolitical environment.

Source: Daily Nation March 20, 2026 16:03 UTC