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The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is driving European and Asian buyers toward African oil-producing nations<\/a>, which offer lower insurance premiums and more predictable delivery schedules compared to other high-risk zones. Industry experts have said Africa’s energy leaders – including Nigeria, Libya, Angola, Gabon, Mozambique, Namibia, and Tanzania – are increasingly viewed as lower-risk alternatives to Middle Eastern suppliers.<\/p>\n

The U.S.-Israel-Iran crisis has upended global energy markets, disrupting millions of barrels of crude oil per day and 20% of the world’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply. While various global producers may benefit from the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, analysts suggest that Africa’s energy giants could emerge as the primary long-term winners, thanks to a geography that remains “largely insulated” from major conflict zones.<\/p>\n