Senegal’s government has suspended all non-essential foreign travel for ministers and top officials, citing “extremely difficult” times ahead as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran drives up global oil prices. The move aims to curb spending as rising energy costs strain the national budget.
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko highlighted that Brent crude has surged to about $115 per barrel, nearly double the $62 per barrel projected in Senegal’s budget. The conflict and Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted global energy markets, forcing governments worldwide to respond to the economic impact.
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