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How to build a filling station in Botswana
Jul 15, 2026
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2 min read
When the US–Iran war disrupted global oil markets earlier this year, Botswana felt the impact. Prices jumped sharply in March 2026, and even after July’s reductions, fuel remains more expensive than it was before the conflict. Petrol 95 is still about 18% higher than February levels. Diesel is about 29% higher. This raises the question: have fuel prices permanently reset at a higher level, or will they come down again?
Mar 10, 2026
6 min read
As of March 2026, Botswana faces a worrying fuel security situation. According to statements by President Duma Boko, the country’s national strategic fuel reserves stand at only about nine days of supply. When commercial stocks held by private companies are included, the country has between 14 and 19 days of fuel available. Officials from the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) maintain that fuel imports for March are secured and that there is no immediate crisis at fuel pumps.
Mar 5, 2026
5 min read
Do you know how global geopolitical developments could affect Botswana’s fuel supply chains, reserves, and pricing, and what it means for energy security at home? Botswana is a landlocked country. We are far from the oil fields of the Middle East, offshore platforms, and the fuel pipelines that crisscross continents. Yet our daily lives, what we pay at the pump for fuel, how goods move on our roads, and how much it costs to run a business, are deeply connected to global oil markets.
Feb 9, 2026
12 min read
In Botswana and across Africa, more than a trillion US dollars sits in banks, pension funds, insurance companies, DFIs, and private investors, actively looking for bankable projects. Yet many entrepreneurs, CEOs, and policymakers still say, “There is no money.” The problem is usually not the absence of capital – it is the mismatch between the kind of capital a project needs and the way the project is prepared, structured, and presented.
Nov 12, 2025
4 min read
Africa possesses substantial crude oil resources, with proven reserves exceeding 130 billion barrels (7.2% of global total), providing a reserves-to-production (R/P) ratio of ~50 years at current levels. However, achieving self-sufficiency in refined petroleum products by 2063—meaning producing and refining enough domestically to meet demand without heavy imports—depends on the scenario. Current production (~4.5 million barrels per day, mb/d) and refining capacity (~3.35 mb/d nameplate, ~55% utilization or ~1.8 mb/d effective) fall short, with Africa exporting ~75% of its crude while importing ~56% of refined products.
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Aug 19, 2025
1 min read
Do you still want to build a filling station or fuel depot in Botswana? Here are key factors you have to consider before you start your project.
Aug 15, 2025
3 min read
A comprehensive step-by-step guide on how to start a filling station or fuel depot project.
