4 FAQs about South sudan energy storage exports

Does South Sudan rely on imported food & fuel?

The magnitude of the effect and its gradual nature are consistent with South Sudan's heavy reliance on imported food and imported (processed) fuel and a plausible lag in the responsiveness of retail prices to rising import costs.

Is the Red Sea crisis affecting South Sudan oil exports?

A potential flaring up of the Red Sea crisis that has disrupted commercial shipping in recent months and has led to an increase in maritime rates, poses substantial risks for South Sudan oil exports.

How has the oil pipeline impacted South Sudan's external and fiscal accounts?

Delays in the repair of the oil pipeline have reduced oil exports since mid-February 2024 to about one-third of their previous level. This has exerted pressure on South Sudan's external and fiscal accounts given that oil exports account for nearly 90 percent of fiscal revenues and 95 percent of exports.

Does South Sudan have a capacity development program?

Capacity development (CD) activities in South Sudan increased significantly under the first Staff Monitored Program (SMP). South Sudan formally joined AFRITAC East in May 2020. Since then, AFRITAC East has provided additional technical assistance and CD assessments.

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