Middle East crisis: Poison for the world, but meat for East Africa’s oil dreams?

The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has prompted East African leaders to rethink their energy policies. The Tanga Refinery Hub project in Tanzania, backed by Presidents William Ruto and Yoweri Museveni, aims to create a self-sustaining regional energy system. The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (Eacop) will transport Ugandan crude to Tanga for refining into fuels. However, the UAE's exit from OPEC could lead to a future drop in oil prices.