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Rwanda’s daily demand for petroleum products rose sharply to 3.1 million litres in the beginning of April. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Energy

Why Rwanda's fuel demand surged by nearly 40 percent in April

Monday, April 06, 2026
Extracting compressed natural gas (CNG) from Lake Kivu for cooking is part of the country’s strategy to mitigate the effects of rising petroleum price. State Minister for Infrastructure Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye has revealed that Rwandans may start using methane gas from Lake Kivu for cooking in early 2028.
Energy

Rwandans could start using cooking gas from Lake Kivu in 2028 - minister

Sunday, April 05, 2026
The National Bank of Rwanda Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye presenting economic and financial sector updates for the year ended December 2025 on Thursday, March 19. Dan Gatsinzi
Energy

US-Israel war on Iran yet to affect fuel prices - BNR

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Some transformers at Gasogi station. The government plans to install about 290 new transformers and upgrade electricity distribution networks nationwide to ease persistent power shortages. File
Energy

Nearly 300 transformers planned to ease power shortages

Thursday, March 19, 2026
The firm had expanded operations from Kenya to Rwanda
Energy

Bioethanol users stranded as KOKO pauses Rwanda operations

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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Energy

Why the price of oil matters more than you might think

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
President Paul Kagame and his counterpart President Emmanuel Macron of France and Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at at the World Nuclear Energy Summit on March 10.
Energy

Kigali set to host continental nuclear energy summit

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks at the World Nuclear Energy Summit on Tuesday, March 10. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Energy

Nuclear energy not too risky for developing countries – Kagame

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
According to the regulator, the pump prices are set at Rwf1,989 per litre for gasoline (petrol) and Rwf1,948 per litre for diesel, a slight increase from Rwf1900 during that review. Sam Ngendahimana
Energy

Gasoline prices remain unchanged in latest fuel review

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Participants at the week-long meeting that will assess Rwanda’s readiness and progress towards the introduction of a safe, secure and sustainable nuclear power in the country. Photo: Courtesy
Energy

What IAEA’s review means for Rwanda’s nuclear ambitions

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
Rwanda is hosting the Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) Mission -Phase 1 .
Energy

IAEA experts in Rwanda to assess readiness for nuclear power

Monday, March 02, 2026
Delegates pose for a group photo during an awareness-raising workshop on industrial participation in the country’s nuclear power project, on Tuesday, February 24. Courtesy
Energy

Rwandan industries could benefit from nuclear power projects

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
According to REG officials, the government plans to more than double its electricity generation capacity to 1,066 megawatts (MW) by 2034. Photo: File.
Energy

Inside Rwanda's $3.2 billion plan to reach 1,066MW energy capacity

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Ahmed delivers a presentation on hydrocarbon potential of Lake Kivu Basin on Wednesday, December 3 during this year's Rwanda Mining Week event at Kigali Convention Centre. Courtesy.
Energy

Oil, gas expert talks Lake Kivu's petroleum potential

Friday, December 05, 2025
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Energy

Nuclear energy: How Rwanda could benefit from global initiative

Thursday, November 27, 2025
A liquefied gas retail shop in Gihogere, Remera. Photo: Courtesy.
Energy

Can ‘pay-as-you-cook’ model turn the tide on missed targets?

Thursday, November 27, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva visited the Nyabarongo II Hydropower Plant on Friday, November 21. All photos by Craish Bahizi.
Energy

Prime Minister tours multipurpose dam amid land acquisition delays

Friday, November 21, 2025
A liquefied gas shop in Gihogere, Remera. Courtesy
Energy

What’s driving Kigali’s rapid transition to LPG cooking?

Friday, November 21, 2025
REG is still investigating what triggered the power outage that left most parts of the country in darkness on the night of Sunday. November 9. Courtesy
Energy

REG probes cause of Sunday's blackout

Monday, November 10, 2025
Two daily tanks are already set up at the cooking gas depot being constructed in Rusororo, with each having a capacity of more than 200,000 litres or 100 tonnes of LPG. Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Energy

Rwf60bn cooking gas depot set to boost Rwanda’s energy security

Tuesday, November 04, 2025