High oil prices may benefit West African crude exporters but not consumers, Argus analyst says

Rising global oil prices driven by tensions in the Middle East could boost revenues for crude exporters in West Africa, but consumers across the region may still face higher fuel costs, according to James Gooder, vice president for crude markets in Europe and Africa at Argus Media. Crude markets have been volatile since conflict involving […]


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