A planned refinery in Lamu is poised to address a significant projected fuel import gap across the African continent. New analysis indicates a substantial rise in demand for refined petroleum products by 2040.

• By 2040, Africa is projected to face an annual shortage of 86 million tonnes of petroleum products.
• The report was published by the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC).
• This shortfall represents a 56 per cent increase in demand for refined fuels.