Clean energy crucial for poor countries
Oil importing costs have outweighed overseas financial aid received by developing countries in Africa, highlighting why Africa needs clean energy.
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Barrelling down the wrong track
Any infrastructure plans that are based on oil dependency should be scrapped and replaced with sustainable alternatives.
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Oil inches closer to $102 ahead of EU debt summit
Oil prices have moved higher to almost $102 a barrel in Asia in anticipation of Europe's interest rate decision and debt crisis summit.
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Oil price spikes on improved outlook
Global oil prices have surged almost 30% from an eight-month low of $75 a barrel indicating a surprising improvement in global economic expectations.
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Oil drops sharply after Bin Laden death
Oil prices fell more than 3% on Monday after United States forces killed al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden on Sunday night.
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Oil near $112 amid slowing US economic growth
Oil prices fell to near $112 a barrel on Friday in Asia as slowing US economic growth blunted crude's 33% gain over the past two months.
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Precious metals rise on lingering economic fears
Gold and silver prices rose on Wednesday as investors continue to worry about inflation and how the US and Europe will deal with their financial woes.
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Oil falls on Libya, Goldman Sachs demand warning
Oil fell on Monday after Muammar Gaddafi appeared to accept a cease-fire plan, increasing the chances that Libyan crude will return to world markets.
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Reserve Bank worried about oil, food prices
The South African Reserve Bank remains concerned about the effects of rising oil and food prices on the outlook for inflation, Gill Marcus says.
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How rising oil prices could affect us
South Africa's been cushioned from the effect of oil-price hikes during the past two years. But what if the devaluation trend re-emerges?
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