Africa's richest man, Ethiopia and Djibouti to build $660m fuel pipeline

UK · 2026-09-25

1. Step 1 · The triggerAliko Dangote funds a $660m fuel pipeline from Djibouti to Ethiopia, adding new cross-border fuel transport capacity.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onThe pipeline reduces fuel transport times and logistics costs for Ethiopia, improving energy security and reliability.
3. Step 3 · Knock-onLower and steadier fuel supply costs benefit Ethiopian transport, construction, and industrial sectors, with knock-on effects for international supply chains.
4. Step 4 · Reaches youUK SMEs with exposure to Ethiopian or Djiboutian logistics or customers may see improved supply reliability and potentially lower regional input costs.

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Source: BBC News — Business

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