Oil at $85 Makes Nigeria a Winner, While Congo Has Most to Lose

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The surge in oil prices is expected to positively impact the current account balance of only three sub-Saharan African economies, while most others will suffer, according to Bloomberg Economics.

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The surge in oil prices following the US and Israel’s war on Iran will improve the current account balance of just three sub-Saharan African economies, while most others will suffer, according to Bloomberg Economics.

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Original article published by Bloomberg on March 5, 2026.
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