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Cameroon's state oil revenue dropped by 62.4bn FCFA in the first half of 2026, while OPay cancelled its $304m IPO after ringing the NYSE
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Petroleum: the value of crude sold for the State falls by 62.4 billion FCFA in the first half of 2026
The value of crude oil marketed on behalf of the Cameroonian State fell by 62.4 billion FCFA in the first half of 2026. It went from 300.3 billion FCFA in the first six months of 2025 to 237.9 billion a year later, a decrease of 20.8%, according to calculations based on tables from the National Hydrocarbons Society (SNH), published on 6 October 2026. This decline comes as international oil prices have risen sharply during the second quarter. The decrease is primarily due to quantities marketed. Between January and J
Why it matters: The 20.8% drop in state oil revenue highlights the impact of lower sales volumes on Cameroon's fiscal outlook despite higher international prices.
Investir au Cameroun · Cameroon · 5 November
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