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Now Available: CITAC’s Annual Review of Sub-Saharan Africa’s Downstream Oil Sector 2026.

CITAC’s Annual Review of Sub-Saharan Africa’s Downstream Oil Sector 2026 addresses the key trends in the industry: Rapid LPG demand growth, shifting fuel oil supply & demand dynamics, clean product trading flows, the impact of new refining projects, regulation changes as well as detailed expert analysis of future trends.
This report is essential reading for anyone involved in SSA’s downstream sector: from policy to investment, operations, and strategy.
The report is available for individual purchase or at a discounted rate through a subscription to our report and retainer services.

The Continuous Expansion of the African Retail Market – Part II

The discussion on the expansion of the African retail sector continues in the second part of the industry insight discussing The Continuous Expansion of the African Retail Market.

CITAC African Downstream Country Overviews

We updated Libya, Mozambique, Madagascar, Eritrea, and Liberia – CITAC’s Country Overviews are your first choice when you want up-to-date and detailed knowledge of the entire downstream sector in any given African country.

Supply Chain Efficiency Gains in SSA through Key Investments in Pipeline and Rail Infrastructure

This article investigates infrastructure developments taking place in key Trans-African corridors, from the railway link to the newly operational Simandou iron ore mine in Guinea, through Durban Port development plans, to expanding capacities and building new pipelines from Mozambique and Tanzania inland.

Market Reports

Explore up-to-the minute trends and stay informed about Africa’s dynamic downstream energy market

Our new Africa Downstream Database is now live. With our new ADD⁺, we have enhanced the original ADD⁺ database to deliver faster, smarter, and more precise insights. You have access to the most accurate, extensive and up-to-date data on Africa’s petroleum sector.

Bespoke Training Courses: In-house or Online

Comprehensive training courses for your African downstream energy activities.

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CITAC Training Programme 2026 is available

6-10 July 2026
Solving Oil Product Supply Chain Challenges, Accra, Ghana

28 September – 2 October 2026
Solving Oil Product Supply Chain Challenges, Lagos, Nigeria

6-8 October 2026
Adaptation des structures de prix de type « PPI » et « aval » en Afrique subsaharienne : principes et méthodes, Lomé, Togo

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