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The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) announced on Friday that it has penalised nearly 100 public transport operators for overcharging passengers. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Nearly 100 transport operators penalised for hiking fares

Saturday, April 18, 2026
US President Donald Trump has shared Iran’s message that the Strait of Hormuz is open, after Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also posted on X on April 17. Courtesy
International

Strait of Hormuz is open, Trump and Iran declare

Friday, April 17, 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
Energy

Petrol price increases by over Rwf600

Friday, April 17, 2026
Abebe Selassie, Director of the African Department at the IMF. Courtesy
Economy

IMF downgrades Africa’s economic outlook for 2026 amid Middle East war 

Thursday, April 16, 2026
A cross-border truck crosses Rusumo One Stop Border Post. Oil prices have surged roughly 40% since the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic fury against Iran, on February 28, 2026. COURTESY

US-Israel-Iran war reaches day 46: Why Africa pays the price

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Vegetables on display at Nyabugogo Market. Traders across Kigali say prices of various food items and basic commodities have risen in recent weeks. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Economy

Rising fuel costs push up food prices across Kigali

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Some cross-border trucks at Rusumo One Stop Border Post. Photo Craish Bahizi..
Rwanda

Fuel hike leaves truck drivers stranded abroad in contract disputes

Sunday, April 12, 2026
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
According to the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA), the maximum retail price of gasoline (petrol) has risen from Rwf1,989 per litre to Rwf2,303 per litre. Sam Ngenda
Rwanda

Transport fares revised with new fuel prices

Friday, April 03, 2026
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Rwanda

PM: Rwanda 'not rushing into stringent measures' amid Middle East war

Friday, April 03, 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
Rwanda Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye presenting economic and financial sector updates for the year ended December 2025 on Thursday, March 19. Dan Gatsinzi
Economy

Central Bank governor flags potential rise in inflation

Thursday, March 19, 2026