North Afria

CAIRO (Capital Markets in Africa) – Egypt raised fuel prices by as much as 55 percent, as the government pushes ahead with reforms to cut the budget deficit and revive the economy that are also putting pressure on households. The price for a liter of 80 octane gasoline or diesel rose to 3.65 pounds (20 cents) from 2.35 pounds, the cabinet said in a statement on Thursday, while 92 octane fuel increased to 5 pounds…