Africa

Even though Africa was one of the continents least affected by COVID-19 in 2020, proving some countries to be more resilient than expected, the global situation affected many parts of the region. In 2021, Africa´s energy sector was immersed in a marked recession, exacerbated by the appearance of Omicron at the end of the year. Economies are trying to recover despite the circumstances and countries are implementing plans for energy transition.

In 2021, fuel demand in Sub-Saharan Africa grew by almost 7% compared to 2020, standing only about 3.5% below pre-pandemic levels. This is because there were fewer restrictions on mobility in Africa than in other regions, with the exception of South Africa. In 2021, gasoline consumption reverted to pre-pandemic levels, but diesel consumption did