About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of the intensifying conflict in Iran on energy prices and its potential effects on African economies.

Oil and gas supply routes are coming under pressure as the conflict in Iran intensifies, bringing fears of an energy price shock that could hit many African economies. On this week’s episode, Bloomberg’s Energy Reporter Stephen Stapczynski and Bloomberg Economics Africa Economist Yvonne Mhango join Jennifer Zabasajja to discuss what’s happening to energy prices, and which countries in Africa are most exposed to an oil price shock. For more stories from the region, subscribe to the Next Africa newsletter  here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Jennifer Zabasajja

Guests: Stephen Stapczynski, Yvonne Mhango

Topics covered

• energy prices
• oil price shock
• African economies
• Iran conflict
• supply routes

Keywords

• Iran
• energy prices
• oil shock
• African economies
• Stephen Stapczynski
• Yvonne Mhango

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bloomberg

Places: Iran, Africa

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