Cemac: Oil and Gas Drive 11.4% Rise in Commodity Prices in Q2 - Investir au Cameroun

Commodity prices exported by the six Cemac countries rose by 11.4% in Q2 2026, mainly driven by increases in crude oil and natural gas prices due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Energy prices surged by 20.4%, significantly impacting the overall index. The BEAC attributes this rise to maritime transport disruptions and regional tensions in the Middle East.