Africa’s 2nd-largest oil producer suspends operations in key refinery amid unrest

Africa’s 2nd-largest oil producer suspends operations in key refinery amid unrest

Libya’s largest oil refinery, Zawiya, ceased operations on May 8, 2026, due to nearby violent clashes and projectile strikes. While damage was minimal, tankers were evacuated. The National Oil Corporation confirmed fuel supply to Tripoli remains unaffected, highlighting ongoing instability in Libya since 2011. The incident occurred amid continued factional rivalries.

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