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Possibility of Low Oil Prices Threatens Angola's Economy, Country’s Finance Minister Says
Possibility of Low Oil Prices Threatens Angola's Economy, Country’s Finance Minister Says
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Angola's decision to leave OPEC earlier this year and the potential need for IMF support highlight the country's economic vulnerability to global oil price... 26.10.2024, Sputnik Africa
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Angola, Africa's second-largest oil exporter, is facing pressure from potentially lower oil prices, which are expected to average $70-$72 per barrel in 2024 compared to $75 in 2023, Angola’s Finance Minister Daves de Sousa told the UK media. To address the situation, the government will continue phasing out fuel subsidies, which currently amount to 4% of GDP, Daves de Sousa said. The budget will be presented to the parliament next week, with external financing needs being finalized in the coming days, the official noted. Angola is exploring external financing options, which includes a potential IMF program and funding from other multilateral sources like the World Bank and African Development Bank, the minister reported.
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Possibility of Low Oil Prices Threatens Angola's Economy, Country’s Finance Minister Says
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Angola's decision to leave OPEC earlier this year and the potential need for IMF support highlight the country's economic vulnerability to global oil price fluctuations, the media stressed.
Angola, Africa's second-
largest oil exporter, is facing pressure from potentially lower oil prices, which are expected to average $70-$72 per barrel in 2024 compared to $75 in 2023, Angola’s Finance Minister Daves de Sousa told the UK media.
To address the situation, the government will continue phasing out fuel subsidies, which currently amount to 4% of GDP, Daves de Sousa said.
The
budget will be presented to the parliament next week, with external financing needs being finalized in the coming days, the official noted.
Angola is exploring external financing options, which includes a potential IMF program and funding from other multilateral sources like the World Bank and African Development Bank, the minister reported.
