Gabon urged to upgrade SOGARA refinery to cut fuel imports

As a leading oil producer in Central Africa, Gabon faces a persistent economic challenge: its heavy reliance on imported refined petroleum products. This dependence not only strains the nation’s finances but also puts its foreign exchange reserves at risk. To address this issue, the Bank of Central African States (BEAC) has urged Gabonese authorities to expedite the modernization of the Société Gabonaise de Raffinage (SOGARA), a move seen as essential for economic stability in the region.