AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFuel Supply: Benin gave distributors and service-station managers 48 hours from Oct. 14 to restore deliveries as queues spread, especially in the north. Informal petrol in Tanguiéta briefly reached 2,000–2,500 CFA francs a litre; official prices are 750 CFA for petrol and 765 CFA for diesel. Development Finance: Benin secured 249.5 billion CFA francs (about €380 million) from the Islamic Development Bank and BADEA for roads, agriculture and electricity. The largest allocation, 201.3 billion CFA francs, will help widen sections of the Godomey–Ouidah–Hillacondji corridor to four lanes. Regional Energy: The West African Power Pool plans to launch the second phase of its regional electricity market early next year, aiming to expand cross-border trade and improve supply. Financial Sector: Cotonou hosts the UEMOA accountants’ congress on Oct. 21–22, focused on transparency and financial sovereignty, with more than 200 participants registered from 13 countries.
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