Angola's fuel import bill rose 47.8% to about US$1.7 billion in the first half of 2026, outpacing what the state captured from higher oil exports.
ANGOLA · ENERGY ECONOMICS
Key Facts
—The bill: Angola spent Kz 1.544 trillion, about US$1.7 billion, importing oil, fuels and gas in the first half of 2026.
—The increase: Kz 499 billion (US$545 million) more than a year earlier, a rise of 47.8% and the largest of any import category.
—The share: fuel now accounts for 23.2% of all national imports, against 14.6% a year earlier.
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