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Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), which will be produced from Lake Kivu, will also be used as automotive fuel. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Civil works for Compressed Natural Gas plant 95% complete

Friday, May 08, 2026

Methane gas from Lake Kivu supplied about 21 percent of Rwanda’s national electricity in 2025. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

More 100 MW to be generated from Lake Kivu methane - RDB

Thursday, May 07, 2026

Panelists engage in a discussion during a meeting on Thursday, April 30. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

Governance reforms key to unlocking Africa’s energy independence

Friday, May 01, 2026

A liquefied petroleum gas shop in Remera, Kigali. The liquefied petroleum gas has become more expensive due to the conflict in the Middle East File

Why gas retailers are charging different prices across Rwanda

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

The Minister of State for Infrastructure, Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye, speaks during a news conference
in Kigali on December 1, 2025. Photo: Craish Bahizi

Govt mandates 30% electric vehicles in public procurement

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Antalya, Turkey on April 18. Courtesy

Rwanda, Russia discuss nuclear energy ties

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Petrol prices on the pump have been increased to Rwf2,938 per litre, up from Rwf2,303, while diesel remains unchanged at Rwf2,205. Courtesy

Petrol price increases by over Rwf600

Friday, April 17, 2026

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

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.

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

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

Nearly 300 transformers planned to ease power shortages

Thursday, March 19, 2026

The firm had expanded operations from Kenya to Rwanda

Bioethanol users stranded as KOKO pauses Rwanda operations

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

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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.

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

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

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

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 .

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

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.

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

Tuesday, December 30, 2025