The Ghanaian government has announced plans to introduce electric vehicles (EVs) for ministers and heads of public institutions to reduce carbon emissions and modernize transport.

• The initiative aims to cut long-term transport expenses and position Ghana as a leader in sustainable transportation.
• John Abdulai Jinapor, minister for energy and green transition, emphasized the shift aligns with Ghana’s commitment to the global climate action agenda.
• The government will also phase out fuel allocations and allowances for political appointees as part of this transition.

Kenya's petroleum consumption in Q1 2025 grew by 7.1 percent to 1.6 million cubic meters, driven by increased use of aviation fuel, according to the Petroleum Institute of East Africa (PIEA).

• 1.6 million cubic meters of petroleum consumed in Q1 2025
• Petroleum Institute of East Africa (PIEA)
• Aviation fuel consumption grew by 6 percent and 4.8 percent for Avgas and Jet-A1, respectively, linked to rising air travel