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Amid Global Oil Market Tensions, Senegal Reassures Public on Fuel Supply

Amid Global Oil Market Tensions, Senegal Reassures Public on Fuel Supply
Tuesday, 10 March 2026 15:39
  • PETROSEN denies social media claims of imminent fuel shortage
  • Company says Senegal’s fuel supply chain operating normally
  • Warning comes amid global oil market tensions over Middle East risks

Senegal’s state-owned energy company PETROSEN Trading & Services said on Sunday that the country’s supply of gas, petrol and diesel remains uninterrupted after a message circulating on social media warned of an imminent fuel shortage.

In a statement, the company described the message as false and said Senegal’s fuel supply chain, including imports, storage and distribution, is operating normally with no disruption to petroleum or gas supplies nationwide.

PETROSEN urged the public to rely only on information published through its official channels and those of Senegal’s Ministry of Energy, Petroleum and Mines.

Global Market Tensions

The clarification comes as global energy markets remain sensitive to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. France’s Directorate General of the Treasury estimates that about 20 million barrels of oil and petroleum products transited daily through the Strait of Hormuz in 2025, a strategic chokepoint whose disruption could affect global supply.

BloombergNEF estimates that prolonged disruption in the corridor could affect nearly 16% of global petroleum trade.

For Senegal, which relies heavily on imported fuel, such volatility represents a significant economic vulnerability. According to Senegal’s National Agency for Statistics and Demography (ANSD), refined petroleum products accounted for 22.2% of the country’s imports in 2024, while crude oil represented 6.9%.

The report also highlights Senegal’s exposure to international markets, with suppliers including Russia, the United States and the United Arab Emirates.

The gradual development of domestic oil production and new refining capacity, which began taking shape in 2025, could over time help strengthen Senegal’s energy security.

Abdoullah Diop

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