Investors do not chase potential; they chase predictability. Africa has plenty of the former and is steadily building the foundations for the latter. The downstream sector is at a make-or-break moment. Population growth, industrialisation and urbanisation are pushing fuel and LPG demand to unprecedented levels. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp The opportunity is immense, but it will remain theoretical unless the continent addresses regulatory fragmentation, infrastructure gaps and financing hurdles that continue to undermine investor confidence. That’s why, to turn Africa’s downstream potential into real investment, stakeholders are advocating for concrete action: harmonised fuel standards, upgraded infrastructure, and a…